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Hawai‘i Lawmakers Push for Seafood Origin Transparency

1/28/2025

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Hawai‘i lawmakers are taking a stand for transparency with Senate Bill 129 and House Bill 534, which require raw ahi to be labeled by its country of origin in stores. This crucial move aims to eliminate deceptive claims of "fresh" or "locally made" poke, ensuring consumers know exactly where their seafood comes from. The local fishing industry backs this initiative wholeheartedly.

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Hawai‘i lawmakers are taking a stand for transparency with Senate Bill 129 and House Bill 534, which require raw ahi to be labeled by its country of origin in stores. This crucial move aims to eliminate deceptive claims of "fresh" or "locally made" poke, ensuring consumers know exactly where their seafood comes from. The local fishing industry backs this initiative wholeheartedly.