We sat down with Ryan Black, CEO and co-founder of Sambazon, to talk about all things açaí. Where this special berry comes from, its powerful superfruit benefits, and the impact it’s had on the world. We also dive into the world of harvesting & sourcing organically, how powerful the USDA-certified organic seal is, and sustainability.
Açaí is a palm tree that grows near river banks and produces the majority of heart of palm. About the size of a blueberry but 95% solid seed. There is green fat that lives under the purple skin, both of these are consumed. The fat is full of omega fatty acids and the skin is full of antioxidants. Listen to learn more about açaí in Brazil, its origins, and how you can consume it today!
TIME STAMPS
2:57 The Triple Bottom Line of açaí at Sambazon
5:50 How Ryan discovered açaí in Brazil
9:20 How Ryan brought the first certified açaí berry in the US
17:40 Organic farming and sustainability
22:16 What is açaí and what are the benefits?
26:10 Harvesting açaí
30:00 Where to look for Sambazon products
32:40 A day in the life of Ryan Black
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