Hawaii SB495 allocates funds to support shock aging processes in meat production to reduce import reliance and boost local economy.
Hawaii SB495 aims to address the state's heavy reliance on imported meat by investing in shock aging processes, an innovative technique that improves meat quality and reduces processing times. The bill appropriates $2,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support facilities using shock aging. This investment seeks to strengthen the local agricultural economy, reduce import costs, and create new export opportunities. The funds will be managed by the agribusiness development corporation, which can contract with existing or future slaughterhouses in the state.
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