Requesting a study on Hawaii's food manufacturing strengths and strategic markets for high-value products.

The bill requests the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study on Hawaii's food manufacturing strengths and strategic markets. The study will assess competitive advantages of Hawaii-made products, identify high-value products for export, and establish economic metrics for high-value products. It will also analyze logistical barriers, cost of production, and propose policy recommendations to support local businesses in manufacturing high-value products. The findings will be used to update educational curricula and guide the development of scaling facilities.

Requesting a study on Hawaii's food manufacturing strengths and strategic markets for high-value products.

The bill requests the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study on Hawaii's food manufacturing strengths and strategic markets. The study will assess competitive advantages of Hawaii-made products, identify high-value products for export, and establish economic metrics for high-value products. It will also analyze logistical barriers, cost of production, and propose policy recommendations to support local businesses in manufacturing high-value products. The findings will be used to update educational curricula and guide the development of scaling facilities.