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AMONG THE BESTMay 14th

We are excited to be counted among the best places to buy meat online in 2021 by Insiderʻs Reviews and to be able to add some of the "best-tasting venison on the planet" into the mix. https://www.businessinsider.com/where-to-buy-meat-online

WHY GETTING MEAT DELIVERED IS A GREAT IDEAApr 28th

In her curated list of companies that can delivery meat straight to your door, Stacey Ballis, for My Recipes, describes why getting meat delivered is a great idea even once the pandemic is over. Find us in her short list...

INTERVIEW WITH "CHEWING"Apr 18th

Chicago Tribune reporter Louisa Chu and WBEZ reporter Monica Eng, a frequent Tribune contributor, look at food through the lens of pleasure and health in their bimonthly podcast, "Chewing." In Episode 93, Monica Eng and Jake dive into our field...

Interview of founders, Jake and Kuʻulani MuiseMar 7th

A great talk with Evan Bleier of InsideHook magazine, in which we were able to chronicle the history of Axis deer in our islands as well as cover our stress-free harvesting process. https://www.insidehook.com/article/food-and-drink/hawaii-axis-deer-problem-maui-nui-venison

Hawaiian venison featured on the Front BurnerMar 1st

We are honored to have been featured by renowned food writer and columnist, Florence Fabricant, in her Front Burner column for the New York Times. Florence offers up recommendations on her favorite cuts and ways to prepare them. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/01/dining/maui-nui-venison.html

Into the Wilderness...of the market for Wild-Harvested MeatFeb 9th

A great talk with incredible filmmaker/photographer/writer Byron Pace on his podcast, Into the Wilderness. Listen in on this conversation with our Co-Founder, Jake, as they take a deep dive into the intricacies of harvesting and selling wild meat as well...

Rich Outdoor Interview with Co-Founder, Jake MuiseFeb 4th

A great sit-down with fellow hunter and host of the Rich Outdoor podcast, Cody Rich. Cody and Co-founder, Jake, cover the growth of Axis deer in Hawaiʻi and also the current state of public hunting in Hawaiʻi and the unique...

The Value of VenisonDec 1st

Looking at Hawaiʻiʻs Axis deer populations and both the problems and value they present through the unique local lens of Jade Snow for Hawaiʻi Farm & Food Magazine. After a decade of moving the needle on how we look at...

A Healthy Part of Your Best DietNov 17th

We know the health benefits of wild Hawaiian venison, and so does Jason Widener, VP of L.A.'s cult health-food mini chain Erewhon. See how Maui Nui Venison fits into his list of next-level groceries for “Radiant Living.” https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-find-your-best-diet

Navigating the Wild-Harvest ProcessAug 10th

Mahalo to renowned butcher, educator and Executive Director of the Butcherʻs Guild, Bryan Mayer, for this opportunity to really dig into the intricacies of our wild-harvest process and the challenges of selling wild meat under USDA inspection. Listen to the full...

Wild Game Based Podcast InterviewJul 27th

Jake sat down with hosts Jeremiah Doughty and Tony Caggiano to talk about how Maui Nui is striving to bridge the gap between how much of the world obtains their meat and the #WildGameBased lifestyle. Listen to the full interview...

Why We Started Home Delivery Earlier Than ExpectedJun 22nd

It was always our plan to offer our fresh venison through home delivery, but the COVID-19 pandemic inspired us to “speed food where it was needed.” And that is how our Holo ʻAi program was born. Read more about the program and...

Build the Best Charcuterie Board EverMay 8th

We’re humbled and grateful that It’s Alive! Host Brad Leone is a fan of our meat—and even more excited that he’s a fan of our mission. See his and all the other editors’ recommendations on what where to buy the...

Support Local Without Leaving HomeMay 5th

You can still eat well and support local businesses, even when weʻre all stuck at home. This list of the best meal kits, groceries and fresh meat and seafood boxes delivered right to your door will help you make the...

Interview with Co-Founder, Jake MuiseMay 4th

There is almost always opportunity in crisis. Our CEO and Co-Founder, Jake Muise, talks with Author Anthony Bagnoli about how the Covid-19 pandemic affected our business—and how we used it to pivot and better support the broader community in Hawaiʻi. Read...

Keeping Food Banks Stocked During Covid-19Apr 30th

Mahalo to Hawaiʻi Magazine for helping to spread the word about our Holo ʻAi program during Covid-19, as well as for highlighting some of our amazing partners, such as the Hawaiʻi Foodservice Alliance, Hawaiʻi Foodbank and Maui Rapid Response. We...

Building More Resilient Food Systems During Shelter in PlaceApr 13th

How did non-native Axis deer even get to the islands? This article from Honolulu Magazine does a beautiful job explaining why invasive species on Maui are such a dire problem and how weʻre trying to be part of the solution,...

Chefs Help Distribute Food to Those in NeedMar 30th

We arenʻt the only business inspired to help the community during the Covid-19 pandemic. When restaurants were made to shutter their doors, the wish to be of service inspired Chef Hui, a network of industry professionals, to set up a...

Hawaii Venture Capital Association Award WinnersFeb 28th

What a huge honor to be named Island Innovator of the Year by the Hawaiʻi Venture Capital Association! We are humbled to be among such incredible companies—see the full list of entrepreneurs who were honored in 2019 at their 20th...