Produce suppliers scramble after Young Brothers shipment delay

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A delayed interisland shipment is affecting food distributors, forcing some local businesses to scramble to keep perishable items on shelves.

Produce managers said cargo missed its scheduled arrival, prompting quick decisions to protect highly perishable goods.

Earl Kashiwagi, general manager of Esaki’s Produce since the 1970s, said this week’s delay came as a surprise…

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