Agribusiness Development Corporation

The Food & Product Innovation Network (FPIN) is under development by the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) to further Hawaii’s agricultural, food security, and economic diversification goals. This network will include statewide open-access food and product innovation facilities that will help businesses to scale up providing technical expertise, advanced production and manufacturing equipment, training, and commercialization services. Access to fee-for-service toll manufacturing, cold storage, and warehouse lease space will allow businesses to grow their operations without the need for significant upfront capital investments. These facilities will enable local producers to create value-added products, increase production capacity, and access larger markets, ultimately strengthening Hawaii’s agricultural sector and boosting economic resilience. Establishing a statewide FPIN will require a strategic planning effort to research best practices and precedents; identify assets, opportunities, and markets; engage entrepreneurs, producers, and stakeholders; and formulate business, operational, and communication plans to guide its development over the short and long term. In March 2024, the University of Hawaii, Community Design Center was contracted by ADC to provide planning, statewide engagement, and proof-of-concept services for one initial pilot facility.