This project will establish cross-sector collaboration and capacity building to develop valueadded seafood products to optimize economic benefits to seafood producers, reduce seafood waste, and…

This project will establish cross-sector collaboration and capacity building to develop valueadded seafood products to optimize economic benefits to seafood producers, reduce seafood waste, and increase market demand for local seafood products in hawaii. An estimated 40% of seafood in the united states is wasted and in hawaii, where food security is a pressing concern, seafood accounts for the largest share of locally produced food in the state. This project will engage an established, multi-sector network of fishers, seafood distributors, chefs, educators, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals who will both inform and benefit from this project. CI will engage a local network of influential chefs and entrepreneurs who will develop a suite of value-added products and recipes utilizing seafood byproducts. Once developed, CI will host 3 events during its statewide direct-to-consumer seafood marketing campaign to promote and increase the demand for local value-added seafood product