#papaya

House Bill No. 2329 allocates $150,000 to establish a one-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on the Garden Isle.

The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of 62 Salmonella illnesses potentially linked to whole, fresh papayas imported specifically from Mexico.

The drop in total market value may be attributed to the end of the sugar operations on Maui in 2017 and the decline in the value of the seed corn industry.

Maui-grown pineapples are being incorporated into student meals statewide as part of the ʻAina Pono Hawaiʻi State Harvest of the Month program in May.

The papaya is used cooked or raw, ripe or unripe, and the seeds can be ground to add a kind of black pepper taste to food.  Unripe, green fruit is typically cooked and used in curries, chutneys and stews, while ripe fruit is typically eaten raw with a wedge of lime.  Today we are bringing […]

This week we’re focusing on one of the best things about Hawaii- the fruit!  Here is a quick pop quiz for you: Which of the following are native fruits to Hawaii? Pineapple Mango Guava Papaya The answer: None.  Well, that’s not entirely true.  There is a pineapple look-a-like called Hala or “Tourist Pineapple” that is […]

Maui is known for its sweet tropical fruits, which can be found in roadside stands, farmer’s markets and island grocery stores. While few can argue with the sweet crunchy taste of tropical fare like pineapple and papaya, not everyone may be aware with the powerful punch of nutrition they enjoy with every bite. We have […]