Culture and Place

ʻUlu is a traditional staple crop that has been cherished by many cultures across Polynesia for centuries. During ʻulu season, the fruit is enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a main staple.

Kalo is vital to Native Hawaiians. It is their primary traditional staple food and is also used for medicine and as offerings to akua. 

HuiMAU of Hāmākua is striving to restore ‘ulu agroforestry and community abundance. Each purchase of our 3oz ‘Ulu Chocolate Mousse supports this project!

The seasonal transition from Lono, akua (god) of fertility and rain, to Kū, akua of farming, fishing, and politics, marks the end of the Makahiki season.

The gift of Kū is the gift of ‘ulu-this mo‘olelo or story is one of several explaining the origin of breadfruit, a sustainable & exceptionally nutritious crop.