The Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center (WVAPDC) is a project of Leeward Community College and the State of Hawaiʻi contributing to the growth of Hawaiʻi’s agricultural industry and entrepreneurial community. The WVAPDC is a resource for food entrepreneurship and education and offers product development consultation services, lab testing and production kitchens. We serve Hawaiʻi’s processors, entrepreneurs, farmers, and students. We are committed to taking value-added food and beverage products to market and advancing Hawaiʻi foods across the globe.

Paradise in a Box curates beautiful gift boxes that goods that reflect the warmth, beauty, ingenuity, and bounty of Hawaii. Paradise in a Box is more than a gift company—it's a celebration of aloha, collaboration, and a shared responsibility to nurture and protect our island home. 

Together, WVAPDC and Paradise in a Box have created these Special Edition boxes that are sure to thrill friends, family, and clients while supporting emerging entrepreneurs on the islands.