Beefing Over Control Of Hawaii's Meat Processing Industry - Honolulu Civil Beat Beefing Over Control Of Hawaii’s Meat Processing Industry A bill scheduled to be heard Wednesday targets an investor who has gained control of 70% of Hawaii’s meat processing capacity. Reading time: 7 minutes. Hawaii lawmakers are considering a bill that both sides of the debate say could have a profound effect on Hawaii’s beef industry — a key source of locally produced protein — as the state seeks to produce more of the food it consumes locally. The issue is whether it is beneficial to Hawaii for one person to own approximately 70% of the state’s capacity to process beef. In this case, the processor has vowed to increase processing capacity and there is no indication that he has engaged in anti-competitive business practices.