Quarterly News | Q4 2014

Quarterly News | Q4 2014
News from the Ranch
Aloha and Kumusta,
Moloka‘i Ranch Beef is officially on the market! We’re
proud to introduce our brand of 100% grass-fed
Angus Beef, the newest premium beef on the local
market. There has been overwhelming interest and
support from the community, and we are excited for the
opportunity to work with the best in the food industry.
Clay R. Rumbaoa
Chief Executive Officer
Moloka‘i Ranch
In August, we celebrated this significant
point in Moloka‘i Ranch’s history
with an official launch party held
at the Hotel Moloka‘i to thank
our ranch ohana and friends.
After the launch party, our very own
rancher, Raymond Hiro, appeared on
the Hawaii News Now Sunrise morning
show to cook two tasty recipes with our
Moloka‘i Ranch Beef.
Last month, the ranch hosted an
exclusive tasting event at the awardwinning 12th Ave Grill for top chefs and
leaders of the local food community. In
attendance were chefs and managers of the
most notable restaurants in Hawai‘i, including Chef
Mavro, Michel’s, Morimoto Waikiki, Kai Market, The
Plaza Club, ‘Ama ‘Ama and Highway Inn. We received
nothing but positive reviews of Moloka‘i Ranch Beef,
and we plan to hold more events in the future to give
people the opportunity to taste our quality 100% grassfed Angus. Look for Moloka‘i Ranch
Beef on the menu at local restaurants
this holiday season.
As we aggressively work toward
sustainability, Moloka‘i Ranch is
mindful of our goals and the impact
it will have on our islands. We hold
our heritage and best interest of the
community as our highest priority,
while taking another step forward in
building Moloka‘i’s vibrant future.
Clay R. Rumbaoa
Chief Executive Officer
Moloka‘i Ranch
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To all of our guests for joining
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Ryan Durham
Mike Hall
Denise Luke
Jason J. Schoonover
Lee Anne Wong
Southern Wine & Spirits
Moloka’i Ranch
Clay Rumbaoa
Dathan Bicoy
Lisa Marsh
MolokaiRanch.com
October 7th marked a momentous and
memorable night in Moloka‘i Ranch’s history.
The introduction of Moloka‘i Ranch Beef was
an exclusive gathering of top local chefs and
leaders of the Hawai‘i food community. Held
at the award-winning 12th Ave
Grill, guests enjoyed a diverse
menu, featuring Moloka‘i Ranch
Beef and a variety of fresh local
ingredients.
discussed Hawai‘i’s local beef industry. Moloka‘i
Ranch Beef received positive feedback from
everyone in attendance, all of whom expressed
great interest in finding out more about the
ranch’s beef supply.
Between enjoying the selection of pupus and
sipping on craft cocktails created especially for
the event, these supporters of “buying local”
The dinner menu was an impressive collaborative
effort of the featured chefs, with each delectable
dish satisfying the exceptional tasting palates of
After all guests arrived,
the party moved into
the private dining room
to take their seats with
the custom name cards
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and menus at each place
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enough for my own family. And I am proud to
and smiles savoring each bite.
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our guests. The talented team came out for a
few moments to speak about their experience of
working with Moloka‘i Ranch Beef, with favorite
“Top Chef ” contestant Lee
Anne Wong mentioning
she is “excited for local
“To produce
grass-fed beef.”
Several chefs talked about their issues and
desires in working with local beef vendors. Many
mentioned that they are interested in working
with a local ranch that
can supply quality cuts
on a consistent basis.
high quality beef
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sponsored by Southern
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industry experts, as each
community support of our
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best critics in town. Among
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future.” The ranch is
“Hardy” Kintscher of Michel’s, Mike Suh of
now working with local chefs to keep the ranchMorimoto Waikiki, and Nolan West of ‘Ama
to-table movement going strong, and welcomes
‘Ama in Aulani Resort. Everyone notably went
more chefs who are interested to find out more
silent as they took their first bites, displaying in
about our beef. Moloka‘i Ranch’s 100% grassresounding agreement that the flavor of the beef
fed Angus beef will soon be on the menu at a
was thoroughly enjoyed.
restaurants across the islands.
with Melissa
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lu Magazine
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Rancher
Raymond Hiro
Clay Rumbaoa with Howard
Dicus of Hawaii News Now
Star Advertiser,
October 10th Issue
our newsworthy beef brand
Moloka‘i Ranch has been busy the past few months
making a splash in the media with the launch of
our new beef brand. Moloka‘i Ranch is currently
securing partnerships with local restaurants and is
excited to make official announcements later this
year. Our story has been shared on local, national,
and international media outlets. Check out the
recent buzz on Moloka‘i Ranch Beef !
Hawaii News Now: Sunrise Morning Show
August 25th
CEO Clay Rumbaoa and Rancher Raymond
Hiro met with Howard Dicus in the Hawaii News
Now Kitchen to talk about the official launch of
Moloka‘i Ranch Beef and cook a special breakfast:
PanioLo Moco and a Rancher’s Stir Fry.
Hawaii News Now: Howzit Howard Blog
October 7th
Howard Dicus shares his experience tasting
MolokaiRanch.com
Moloka‘i Ranch Beef at the exclusive event in his
blog “When Tongue Katsu Speaks To You”. The
event was held at the award-winning 12th Ave Grill,
where some of Hawai‘i’s top chefs gathered.
FrolicHawaii.com: Urban Mix Plate Blog /
Instagram @Melissa808
October 10th
Melissa Chang documented all the food and fun at
the Moloka‘i Ranch Beef exclusive tasting event.
The well-known food blogger posted many of her
own photos of the delicious meal.
Star Advertiser
October 10th
An announcement of the Moloka‘i Ranch Beef
launch, highlighting details of the tasting event.
For more media coverage and photos visit our news
page at www.molokairanch.com
Moloka‘i: (808) 552-2444
P.O. Box 259
Maunaloa, Hawai‘i 96770
O‘ahu: (808) 534-0158
1003 Bishop Street, Suite 1170
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813
Land & Hunting: Dathan Bicoy, Raymond Hiro
Water: Rex Kamakana, Sonny Reyes
Billing: Kalak Bicoy, Malia Kino
Beef: (808) 552-2391
mkino@molokairanch.com
MolokaiRanchBeef.com