Sambazon facts for kids
| Industry | Food products, Drinks |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
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Sambazon, Inc. is an American company. It was started in 2000 in San Clemente, California. This company makes and sells food and drinks from a special fruit called açaí. You can find their açaí smoothies and juices in stores.
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How Sambazon Started
Ryan Black, Edmund Nichols, and Jeremy Black founded Sambazon in 2000. They were inspired after a trip to Brazil. There, they tried delicious açaí bowls for the first time.
Bringing Açaí to the World
Sambazon is known for bringing açaí to the United States. The company first sold frozen açaí pulp to juice bars. These were mostly in southern California. Now, Sambazon products are sold in many countries. You can find them in the US, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico, and Canada.
Making Açaí Products
In 2005, Sambazon built its own açaí factory in Brazil. This helped them create a special system. It ensures their açaí berries are organic. It also means they control the whole process. This goes from the farm to the final product.
Caring for the Planet
Sambazon is a company that cares about more than just money. They also focus on people and the planet. This is called a "triple bottom line" business.
Protecting the Amazon Rainforest
Sambazon works with many groups. These include The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund. They help protect the Amazon rainforest. They also make sure açaí berries are harvested in a way that doesn't harm nature. Farmers who grow the berries are paid fairly.
Helping Local Communities
Sambazon also started the Sustainable Amazon Partnership (SAP). This group helps manage the Brazilian Amazon in a lasting way. It also works to improve life for local people. They do this by finding creative ways to market açaí fruit.
Encouraging Green Practices
The company encourages people to be good stewards of the environment. They support growing many different plants together. This helps keep the forest healthy. It also offers other ways for people to make a living. This helps prevent logging and large farms that grow only one crop.
Awards and Recognition
Sambazon has received many awards for its products and work.
- SELF 2013 Healthy Food Awards
- Women’s Health 125 Best Packaged Food Awards 2012
- BevNET Best of 2012 Award: Best Smoothie
- InterBev: Best Organic Beverage Award 2012
- SHAPE Snack Awards 2011
- United States Secretary of State’s 2006 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) – Small-Medium Business Category
