MAHI'AI MARKET
​Connecting local Farmers & producers with restaurants & establishments to build a resilient, self-sustaining food system in hawai'i
OUR MISSION
Mahiʻai Market provides an innovative platform designed to bridge the gap between local farmers, restaurants and small businesses here in Hawaii. By creating an efficient and transparent marketplace, we aim to support sustainable agriculture, empower small-scale farmers, and provide establishments with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Our service ensures a consistent supply chain, fair pricing, and exceptional customer service, benefiting both producers and establishments in the local food ecosystem.
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​​At it's core, MahiÊ»ai Market operates within Hawaii's local economy –– keeping food, values, and relationships circulating locally while strengthening long-term food systems in HawaiÊ»i, working in step with HawaiÊ»i's land, people, and economy. Our work is grounded with an understanding of the future of our environment, where responsible sourcing, seasonal awareness, and realistic planning are essential to sustaining both land and livelihoods of our farmers and communities.
Quality Produces
We proudly source our local produces from various small farmers across O'ahu including Waimanalo, Kunia, Kahuku, Waialua, and the Big Island.
Fruits
Experience the vibrant flavors of locally grown fruits, delivered fresh to your kitchen
Greens
Enjoy a selection of crisp, farm-fresh vegetables tailored for your culinary needs
Herbs
Add a burst of taste to your dishes with our carefully pickedlocal herbs and roots grown with intention
Mushrooms
Diversify your menu with locally cultivated mushrooms- oysters, cremini, lion's mane, and shiitake, an adaptable ingredient that enhances plant-forward dishes, umami, and alternative protein.
Edible Flowers
Add a touch of natural beauty and elegance to elevate your plates, cocktails, a desserts with our rotating selection of edible flowers
Fresh Finds
Incorporate seasonal produce into your dishes for an evolving menu – encouraging creativity, shaped by HawaiÊ»i's growing cycles natural limits
Our Objective
To establish a service that connects small local farmers with local establishments, ensuring a reliable supply of fresh, local produce.​ Rooted in systems that support consistency, transparency, and trust—allowing restaurants and small businesses to plan with confidence while honoring the realities and hardships faced by farmers in HawaiÊ»i.​
Sustainability is a key component of our work. We source food just miles from the kitchen to reduce food miles and transportation-related emissions—naturally contributing to carbon offsetting—while preserving freshness, peak flavor, and nutritional integrity. Shorter distances between farm and plate allow ingredients to arrive as intended: vibrant, resilient, and at their best.
MahiÊ»ai Market supports Sustainable Tourism by aligning local food sourcing with HawaiÊ»i’s visitor economy, without compromising farmers, land, or long-term resilience. We connect our visitors, supporting restaurants, and communities through Hawai'i-grown food in a meaningful partnership that support farmer resilience, reduce environmental impact, and deliver authentic local experiences.
Our Values
Beyond products, MahiÊ»ai Market is committed to taking care of people that deliver—farmers, producers, chefs, bakers and partners whose work sustains a thriving a local food ecosystem and the power of choosing local for the greater good—by building systems rooted in fairness, predictability, and respect, ensuring growth never comes at their expense.
90% of Hawaii's food supply is imported from the U.S. mainland and other countries, leaving only roughly 10% produced locally. Every meal we eat depends on systems we don't control.
What happens if the shipment stops?
Choosing local matters.
Designed for Adoptability
By providing optionality and flexibility, MahiÊ»ai Market supports small farmers alongside restaurants and small businesses as they adapt to changing seasons, evolving menus, and shifting demand—remaining responsive and resilient without relying on rigid systems or one-size-fits-all solutions.​ The result is a food network designed for longevity, built to support HawaiÊ»i’s communities today and into the future.
Get in Touch
If you are interested in supporting local farmers and working with us, we'd love to hear from you- please reach out or email us at mahiaimarket@gmail.com