KCFA is pleased to announce that Governor Josh Green signed HB2298 into
law yesterday! On July 1, 2027, all Kona blend coffee must contain a
minimum of 51% Kona beans. This also applies to our sister coffee
regions around the state.
KCFA’s Suzanne Shriner introduced the bill in a speech before the
Governor, Legislators and media. HCA President Tom Greenwell was also
in attendance
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The long road to success has too many names to thank (including all our
members), but we would be remiss if we didn’t say a special mahalo nui
loa to Bruce Corker, Colehour Bondera, Cea and Bob Smith, and others in
the community who have spent close to three decades in this fight for
equity.
