World’s 1st Climate-Friendly Goat Cheese

Blue Ocean Barns x Merriman's Restaurant x Hawai'i Island Goat Dairy

Three Hawai'i-based companies — Merriman's Hawai'i, Blue Ocean Barns, and Hawai'i Island Goat Dairy — have collaborated to create the world's first climate-friendly, low-methane goat cheese. This innovative, sustainable product is now available at Merriman’s Hawai'i restaurants across the state.

At the heart of this achievement is Brominata, a seaweed-based feed product developed by Blue Ocean Barns. Brominata significantly reduces methane emissions from goats by an impressive 75%, marking a major advancement in sustainable agriculture.

We are committed to championing solution-driven stories of growth and impact. Blue Ocean Barns exemplifies leadership in building a sustainable food system and advancing tangible solutions to climate change — all while proudly calling Hawai'i home.

Here in Hawai'i, we are uniquely positioned to lead the global movement toward sustainability. Wakeful State is dedicated to inspiring hope and driving positive change by sharing powerful stories with visitors from around the world.