by John H. Lienhard Today, a machine keeps a gentle land from being gobbled up — but only for a while. The University of Houston’s College of Engineering presents this series about the machines that make our civilization run, and the people whose ingenuity created them. In 1951, a young woman took me to...
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Scope of isle farm labor abuse case widens
The exploitation of impoverished Thai farm workers by a Los Angeles-based labor contractor went on for longer than federal prosecutors had previously disclosed and involved more workers and more growers in more states, including Del Monte and Aloun Farms on Oahu and a macadamia nut farm on the Big Island, according to a federal...
Continue readingIsland Kitsch: Pineapple Fields Forever
What would Hawaii be without pineapple? Recently I picked up a copy of Hawai’i Magazine while I had some time to kill. It had an article about the Hali’imaile Pineapple Company, Ltd. saving pineapple production on the island of Maui. For most people, this would be of passing interest. For me, it was like...
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We always check 3-6 in our luggage. When I tell the ag inspectors that I have pineapples in my luggage and ask if they want to see them, they always say don’t bother. The pineapples have always made the trip back fine. Easy to buy the Maui Golds at Costco – usually around $3...
Continue readingVICTORIO PALASLAS LAYAOEN; A Man From Batac Came To Eke Out a Life in Maui
Sakada Corner, Fil-Am Observer December 2010 IssueSakada Feature, Page 8 VICTORIO Palaslas Layaoen came all the way from Batac, moved to Oahu, then to Kauai, then to the Big Island, and then finally to Maui, and never left until he passed on to the next life. It is a story of courage. It is...
Continue readingMAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE CO INC – 10-Q – 20101102 – FORM
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Overview of the Company MAUI LAND & Pineapple Company, Inc. is a Hawaii corporation and the successor to a business organized in 1909. We are a landholding company. Our principal subsidiary is Kapalua Land Company, Ltd., the operator and developer of Kapalua Resort,...
Continue readingLahaina Gateway to host ‘Pineapples and Pumpkins’ Celebration
LAHAINA — Visit Lahaina Gateway for its “Pineapples and Pumpkins” celebration during Halloween weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join Hali‘imaile Pineapple Company for free Maui Gold pineapple samples, demonstrations, pineapple recipes, pumpkin treats, special sales at participating stores and entertainment. Michael Kollwitz, with his Solo 12-string Chapman Stick,...
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A CELEBRATION OF PINE AND PUMPKINES IN LAHAINA Lahaina Gateway is presenting its “Pineapples and Pumpkins,” a celebration of Halloween, Haliimaile Pineapple Co. and more on Saturday. Free pineapple samples, demos, recipes, treats and store sales will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with entertainment provided by Chapman Stick musician Michael...
Continue readingMaui Nei – Hali’imaile Pineapple Co.
BY RON YOUNGBLOOD Doug Schenk met the visitors with the kind of smile that radiates from a father showing off his newborn. In the background, Hali’imaile Pineapple Co. employees ate lunch after polishing off the morning’s work two hours ahead of schedule. At the door of the old parts warehouse, two men who look...
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