Whether it’s supporting a community of local entrepreneurs, helping a farmer to develop value-added products or creating innovative ways to serve those in need throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Maui Food Technology Center has been seeking ways to expand its roots. For the next phase of growth, the nonprofit’s president Luana Mahi said Tuesday evening that the center has plans to build a collaborative website and open a commercial kitchen facility for local entrepreneurs to use. The organization was established in 2004 and has since been on a mission to encourage, educate and create opportunities for local entrepreneurs seeking to earn a living through value-added products, agriculture, cultural practices, environmental sustainability, technology and economic diversification.

Maui Food Technology Center (MFTC) announces the opening of their new food truck hub, the “Maui STREET Market,” starting Tuesday, February 1, 2022. This foodie hot spot will be located in the south side of the parking lot at 150 Hana Highway in Kahului (next to the former 24-Hour Fitness Center) and will be open seven days a week with food trucks setting their own hours. Public admission and parking is free.