September 2014 - Tropic Fish Hawaii LLC

ISSUE 2| 2014
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
HAWAII CULINARY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Chef Michael J. Imada, Sales Manager – Food Service Division of Tropic Fish Hawaii has been
donating his time to participate in culinary training programs for future chefs in Hawaii. The
HCEF coordinated the participation of 24 Oahu, Hawaii, and Maui high schools in the Chef
Mentoring Program reaching over 800 students. This was the inaugural year for the program
with 38 chefs and educators gathering in June to review and collaborate on future classes. The
purpose of the HCEF program is to connect high school culinary educators with chefs to provide
"real world" experiences. Here are photos of a gathering to celebrate the chef mentoring
coordination throughout the year.
Roy's Ko Olina Chef Randy Bangloy, Tropic Fish Hawaii Michael J. Imada, Kapolei
High School Cynthia Pratt and Roy's Ko Olina Executive Chef Darryl Shinogi
Michael J. Imada, Farrington teacher Tracy Hatanaka, Aiea teacher Kiana Mawae,
Mililani teacher, Jamie Ludwig.
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION: THREAT TO CLOSE REMOTE PACIFIC ISLANDS TO FISHING
On June 17th, a serious issue has been raised by the Obama administration’s recent attempt to expand the boundaries of
Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monuments (PRIMNM) from 80+ thousand square miles to 780+ thousand
square miles. President Obama announced he intends to create the world's largest marine sanctuary in the south-central
Pacific Ocean. In other words, he is threatening to close the entire Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the remote
Pacific Islands to fishing.
The EEZ around Johnson and
Palmyra atolls/islands are VERY
IMPORTANT to Hawaii’s fishing
industry. This could mean that the
fishing fleet may not be able to fish
in these waters and would result in a
loss of at least 15% of its catch.
This expansion will have an
extreme negative effect on the
Hawaii longline fishing industry.
Briefly, if this attempt is successful,
it would severely restrict longline
tuna fishing in the waters off the
United States’ Pacific Island
territories and ultimately lead to less
fish on the tables of local
restaurants, supermarkets, and
families.
Because the stakes are so high, the
fishing industry is asking for an
important, engaged intervention into
official government attempts to
legitimize the proposed expansion.
Your comments expressing the
significance of Hawaii’s longline
fishing efforts to businesses,
tourism, culture, livelihood and
lifestyle can be sent to: President
Barack Obama at
[email protected].
Visit our websites at:
www.hilofish.com
www.konafish.com
www.tropicfishhawaii.com
www.tropicfishmaui.com
www.tropicfishkauai.com
TROPIC FISH HAWAII AT 2ND ANNUAL REAL BEER FESTIVAL
A BENEFIT FOR THE HAWAII AGRICULTURAL FOUNDATION
Two thousand people attended the beer festival on August 16th at the Kaka’ako Makai Gateway Park for a spirited day of
entertainment, seventy eight (78) craft beer tastings and food from fifteen (15) top establishments in Honolulu. The culinary team at
Tropic Fish Hawaii included Chef Eddie M. Mizuno, Culinary Business Development Manager - Food Service Division, Chef
Michael J. Imada and Toby Arakawa, Vice President of Export Sales. A donation of $45,000.00 was made to the Foundation.
Truffled Shichimi Hoke Poke on a French Baguette
with Black Tobiko and Chervil
TFH Culinary Team
Chef Michael J. Imada concentrating on the dish.
Visit our websites at:
www.hilofish.com
www.konafish.com
www.tropicfishhawaii.com
www.tropicfishmaui.com
www.tropicfishkauai.com
CHEF ISAAC BANCACO
OF KA’ANA KITCHEN AT HYATT ANDAZ, MAUI
PROJECT KOKUA FOR HAWAII ISLAND
Tropic Fish Maui donated seafood to the Project Kokua for
Hawaii Island—a Maui-based fundraising effort organized by
Hilo-born chef, Lyndon Honda, to support the communities of
Hawaii Island affected by Hurricane Iselle. The goal was to raise
$20,000.00 and was held on September 7, 2014 at the Maui
Tropical Plantation. Twenty three elite chefs from Maui
participated.
“Hamajang” Kona Kampachi & Coconut Poke
Serves 4 Locals or 10 Wailea Housewives
Prep time: 30 min
2# Kona Kampachi fillet
1ea Maui onion
5 cloves garlic
1T coconut oil
1c coconut milk
2oz Adoboloco “Hamajang” hot sauce
3 limes, juice only
1T fish sauce
10 leaves Mint, torn
10 leaves Thai Basil, torn
Hawaiian Salt to taste
Dice Kampachi into desired sized cubes, cover with plastic and
reserve under refrigeration. Roast Maui onion, husk on in the oven
for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove onion from the oven, cool to
room temperature then remove outer skin and stem. Place in the
blender and puree. Place garlic in cold water and bring to a boil,
discard water. Repeat process 3 times then blend with a splash of
water until smooth and wet sand like. Remove Kampachi from the
refrigerator, season with Hawaiian salt, add onion puree, garlic puree
and all other ingredients except the lime juice. Let sit for 5 minutes
to marinate and then add the lime juice.
Chef’s Note: It’s important to add the lime juice last to ensure
flavor penetrating through the fish prior to the acid in the lime
juice cooking and closing off the pores of the fish. Think of the
acid as sealing the flavor within the Kampachi as opposed to
keeping it out.
Visit our websites at:
www.hilofish.com
www.konafish.com
www.tropicfishhawaii.com
www.tropicfishmaui.com
www.tropicfishkauai.com
TROPIC FISH HAWAII SUPPORTS
WEED AND SEED PROGRAM
Chef Michael J. Imada visited the YMCA Honolulu with Executive Chef Darryl Shinogi
of Roy’s Ko Olina for the “Ewa Weed and Seed” Annual Culinary Arts Summer Program.
Tropic Fish Hawaii was a sponsor and donated fish for the students. Chef Imada
conducted a lecture on Hawaii hotel food service. Weed and Seed is a program sponsored
by the Honolulu Police Department and was established by the Federal government to
strengthen local communities by “weeding” out criminal activity and “seeding” the
community with crime-prevention and neighborhood-restoration actions.
One area of operation is Ewa Beach, where residents established “EWAlution,” a
community partnership involving 54 public, private, and non-profit service providers, plus
businesses and other organizations to plan regular community activities. So far, they have
established a food distribution program, quarterly movies, and an ocean sports day every
quarter for local youth. In addition, the program established a summer program in
culinary arts for area teens.
Visit our websites at:
www.hilofish.com
www.konafish.com
www.tropicfishhawaii.com
www.tropicfishmaui.com
www.tropicfishkauai.com
MEET TERRY TOGASHI
SALES REPRESENTATIVE—FOOD
SERVICE DIVISION
Terry’s background is a perfect fit as a
sales representative. His prior
experience includes a Fleet Service
Operator at AAA Hawaii where he
assisted customers with vehicle issues.
This position was very customer
service driven as it was surveyed and
scrutinized by the corporate
headquarters. He also served as the
Purchasing Agent at the Hawaii Prince
Hotel in which he learned the
importance of receiving product on a
timely base, handling perishable items
and meeting deadlines. He was also
employed by Fedex for ten years and
handled delivery of numerous items
including seafood. Working daily
with demanding customers instilled
Terry with the importance of excellent
customer service and delivering the
product in a timely manner.
Terry was born in Hawaii and grew up
in Kaneohe. He spent half of his life in
California and attended the San Jose
State University. In his rare but spare
time, he is an avid golfer and a sports
enthusiast as he declares the San
Francisco 49’ers, San Francisco Giants
and San Jose Sharks (hockey) his
favorite teams. He is engaged to Yumi
Takamura.
CMU & ASSOCIATES
(Corporate Office)
Charlie M. Umamoto
Chairman
Chief Executive Officer
OUR COMPANY
TEAM MEMBERS
ARE AT YOUR SERVICE!
HILO FISH COMPANY
55 Holomua Street
Hilo, HI 96720
808-961-0877 Office
808-961-3419 Fax
www.hilofish.com
TROPIC FISH MAUI
124 Manea Place, #1
Wailuku, HI 96793
808-270-0770 Office
808-270-0773 Fax
www.tropicfishmaui.com
Kerry Umamoto—President/COO
Hilo Fish Company and
Kona Fish Company
[email protected]
Cell: 808-640-7684
Barry Masuda
General Manager
[email protected]
808-283-2710
David D.M. Yee
General Manager
[email protected]
808-557-4084
Sabrina Vaughn
Purchasing Manager
[email protected]
808-960-6371
Howard Konanui
Sales Manager
[email protected]
808-960-7542
KONA FISH COMPANY
Kaloko Light Industrial Park
73-4776 Kamalani Street, #8
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-326-7708 Office; 808-329-3669 Fax
www.konafish.com
Kody “Koa” Agbayani
Assistant Manager/Sales
[email protected]
TROPIC FISH KAUAI
Puhi Industrial Area
1626 Haleukana Street, #103
Lihue, HI 96766
808-240-3474 Office
808-240-1200 Fax
www.tropicfishkauai.com
Mathew Lopez
Regional Branch Manager
[email protected]
808-755-5640
Pua Camelo
Assistant Manager
[email protected]
808-346-3208
TROPIC FISH HAWAII
Bamboo Business Center
2312 Kamehameha Highway, E-5
Honolulu, HI 96819
808-591-2936 Office
808-591-2934 Fax
www.tropicfishhawaii.com
Shawn Tanoue—President/ COO
[email protected]
808-478-3398
Shannon Tanoue—VP Operations
[email protected]
808-479-3938
Toby Arakawa—VP/Export Sales
[email protected]
808-479-3376
Miles Nishimoto—Dir. Sales/Marketing
[email protected]
808-591-2936
Eric Mau—Export Sales
[email protected]
808-295-3330
Royce Kekoa De Mello—Passi
Assistant Purchaser
[email protected]
808-591-2936
Michael Imada— Sales Manager
Food Service Division
[email protected]
808-864-5323
Eddie M. Mizuno
Culinary Business Development Manager
Food Service Division
[email protected]
808-838-9691
Wesley Murakami
General Manager
[email protected]
808-960-5891
Robert Wannomae—Sales Representative
[email protected]
808-479-2261
Daniel Stokes
Sales Manager
[email protected]
808-960-6576
Terry Togashi—Sales Representative
Food Service Division
[email protected]
808-864-5324
Julia Takushi—Sales Representative
[email protected]
808-306-7539
WEST COAST SALES OFFICE
536 Towne Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90013
310-645-7866 Office
Dan Nakauchi
Sales and Marketing Manager
[email protected]
626-437-5965
Bob Kitagawa
Operations Sales Coordinator
[email protected]
323-875-3610
OUR COMPANY
TEAM MEMBERS
ARE AT YOUR SERVICE!
EAST COAST SALES OFFICE
P.O. Box 649
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
732-324-6345 Office
732-324-6348 Fax
Larry Mastroberardino
Sales Associate
[email protected]
732- 597-3856
EAST ASIA OFFICE
Unit 1103 Antel Global Corporate Center
Dona Julia Vargas Avenue
Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines
632-916-6090 Office
632-687-4996 Fax
Ryan Evangelista
Managing Director
[email protected]
Rommel G. Tayson
Inventory Manager
[email protected]
Monique P. Cruz
Office Manager
[email protected]
Liezel P. Gagatiga
Accounting Assistant
[email protected]