![]() Ocean feels his dad is his inspiration in the kitchen and has taught him all of his cooking techniques and knowledge. I saw that enthusiasm and passion in Ocean that he inherited and learned from his dad, who he totally looks up to. That passion, he said, showed in their product. He was so proud of them, and said that these farmers were always thinking about their crops, seven days a week. He showed me the greens he used for his salad from JA Farms. I was privileged to be invited to tour the kitchen and talk to his dad at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott. And I think our community as a whole is more aware of buying and eating local and knowing where their food comes from!” So many people tell me how they are eating healthier at home, trying new products and recipes they wouldn’t normally buy. “My favorite thing is also the positive feedback from the community. ![]() They have become friends now and l’m happy that we can help them out,” says Ocean. “I have a couple favorite things - working with the farmers and other purveyors. However, Ocean loves running his own business. He contacted more farmers, fishermen and ranchers and created a box of assorted local fruits, vegetables and protein, called Pa‘ina Bags.Īt 14 years old, Ocean has already realized that running a business is hard work, taking a lot of dedication and time. Seeing all this motivated Ocean into action. ![]() He saw the strawberries left on the bush because there were no orders from the restaurants and hotels for them. Ocean watched as the vegetables were unpicked and then tilled back into the soil. In March 2020, when restaurants and hotels were shuttered, his dad, Jayson Kanekoa, the executive chef of Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort, took Ocean with him to visit two of his most important vendors, JA Farms, known for their baby romaine, mixed greens and spinach, and Rincon Family Farms, growing the sweetest, most delicious strawberries.īoth farms shared that they were having difficulty selling their produce since no one was buying. But the COVID-19 pandemic changed things. It started as an online and social media platform featuring cooking tutorials and farm interviews and tours. At age 14, he already has a business, Pa‘ina by Ocean. ![]()
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