2022 Candidate Questionnaire
Learn how each candidate running for office this fall responds to issues important to Kona Coffee Farmers.
Brendan Schultz: US House Hawaii District 2
In a federal court class action lawsuit, Kona coffee farmers have recovered more than $15 million in settlement payments from companies accused of marketing fraudulent Kona coffee. More effective than lawsuits, however, would be active enforcement of fair labeling laws by the FDA. What ideas do you have to accomplish that? The first policy that…
Joe Akana: US House Hawaii District 2
In a federal court class action lawsuit, Kona coffee farmers have recovered more than $15 million in settlement payments from companies accused of marketing fraudulent Kona coffee. More effective than lawsuits, however, would be active enforcement of fair labeling laws by the FDA. What ideas do you have to accomplish that? In order to combat…