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| {{Short description|American food and beverage producer}} | |||
| {{Infobox company | {{Infobox company | ||
| | name = Sambazon, Inc. | | name = Sambazon, Inc. | ||
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| ⚫ | | industry = Food products, Drinks | ||
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| ⚫ | | industry = Food products, |
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| | founded = {{Start date and age|2000}} | | founded = {{Start date and age|2000}} | ||
| | products = {{unbulleted list|]| |
| products = {{unbulleted list|]|acai juice}} | ||
| | website = http://sambazon.com | | website = http://sambazon.com | ||
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| ⚫ | '''Sambazon, Inc.''' is a ] American company based in ], ] and founded in 2000. The company makes and sells ]-based food and beverages.<ref>McCuan, Jess (October 1, 2008) “” Inc.</ref> Its açaì-based smoothies, juices, and other Sambazon smoothies are sold in packages. | ||
| ⚫ | '''Sambazon, Inc.''' is a ] American company based in ], California and founded in 2000. The company makes and sells ]-based food and beverages.<ref>McCuan, Jess (October 1, 2008) “” Inc.</ref> |
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| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| ⚫ | Sambazon was founded in 2000 by Ryan Black, Edmund Nichols and Jeremy Black, following a trip to Brazil where they experienced their first ].<ref> Fuller, David (February 2013) “” Costco Connection.</ref> Credited for introducing açaí to the US, the company started by selling frozen açaí pulp to juice bars in ], but now has distribution networks across the US, Japan, ], ], Mexico and Canada. <ref> “’” Retrieved 1 January 2014. opic.gov.</ref> <ref> Shilander, Jim (March 21, 2013) San Clemente Times.</ref> In 2005, Sambazon built its own açaí manufacturing plant in Brazil, establishing an ], ] ] for the berries.<ref> Watson, Elaine (January 3, 2013) Food Navigator-USA.</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Sambazon was founded in 2000 by Ryan Black, Edmund Nichols and Jeremy Black, following a trip to ] where they experienced their first ].<ref> Fuller, David (February 2013) “” Costco Connection.</ref> Credited for introducing açaí to the US, the company started by selling frozen açaí pulp to juice bars in ], but now has distribution networks across the US, ], ], ], ] and ]. <ref> “’” Retrieved 1 January 2014. opic.gov.</ref> <ref> Shilander, Jim (March 21, 2013) San Clemente Times.</ref> In 2005, Sambazon built its own açaí manufacturing plant in Brazil, establishing an ], ] ] for the berries.<ref> Watson, Elaine (January 3, 2013) Food Navigator-USA.</ref> | ||
| As the largest producer of organic açaí with yearly sales estimated at US$25 million in 2008,<ref name="Guardian" /> Sambazon is credited with being the first company to establish USDA Organic Certification for açaí, and also achieved ] for its supply chain.<ref>Gunther, Marc (November 23, 2010) Marc Gunther: Business. Sustainability.</ref> {{As of|2013|October}}, Sambazon was the fifth largest premium juice brand in the US and became part of a category known as "superpremium juice drinks" that includes brands like Bossa Nova, ] and ].<ref> U.S. Department of State, Vol. 18, No. 04. Retrieved 23 October 2013.</ref> | |||
| == Litigation == | |||
| The Brazil Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Amapá accused Sambazon and its CEO for exploiting the genetic heritage of açaí without the authorization of the .<ref>{{Cite news|title=Brazil probes California firm for 'biopiracy' of tropical fruit açaí|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://cn.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-biopiracy-idUSKBN1J82SJ|access-date=2021-04-13}}</ref> Judicially, the MPF issued a fine of more than R $ 70 million in compensation for material damages to the environment and collective moral damages. The MPF also ordered the company to stop using Brazilian açaí in its products until it obtained regular registration with Cgen.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Boadle|first=Anthony|date=2018-06-13|title=Brazil investigates American firm for 'biopiracy' of açai|url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/south-america/brazil-investigates-american-firm-for-biopiracy-of-a-ai-20180613-p4zl7m.html|access-date=2021-04-13|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en}}</ref> | |||
| The company sells frozen packs, or "Superfruit Packs", in the varieties "Original Blend", "Pure Unsweetened", "Supergreens", and "Performance Protein". They range from {{Conv|100|to|110|g}} and {{Conv|70|to|100|cal}}. | |||
| The company also sells "Frozen Novelties", Energy Drinks, Fresh Juices, and Frozen Sorbet.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sambazon.com/superfruit-packs/|title=Superfruit Packs - Sambazon|work=Sambazon|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| ==Sustainability== | ==Sustainability== | ||
| Sambazon operates as a ] business (whereby success is measured economically, socially and environmentally), and has worked closely with local and international ], including The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, Peabiru Institute, Amapa and Para State Federal Universities and more, to preserve the ], ensure that their açaí berries are ] harvested, and that farmers are paid ].<ref> Tischner, Ursula. (Greenleaf Publishing, 2010) Pg 165-170</ref> | Sambazon operates as a ] business (whereby success is measured economically, socially and environmentally), and has worked closely with local and international ], including The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, Peabiru Institute, Amapa and Para State Federal Universities and more, to preserve the ], ensure that their açaí berries are ] harvested, and that farmers are paid ].<ref> Tischner, Ursula. (Greenleaf Publishing, 2010) Pg 165-170</ref> | ||
| Sambazon also founded the Sustainable Amazon Partnership (SAP) “to promote lasting sustainable management of the Brazilian Amazon, while improving the conditions of ] through creative marketing of the açaí fruit,” and works to encourage ], stimulate ] ] systems, and provide alternatives to logging, cattle, soy, and ] ] through the project.<ref name="Guardian">Cheeseman, Gina-Marie (December 1, 2010) The Guardian.</ref> | Sambazon also founded the Sustainable Amazon Partnership (SAP) “to promote lasting sustainable management of the Brazilian Amazon, while improving the conditions of ] through creative marketing of the açaí fruit,” and works to encourage ], stimulate ] ] systems, and provide alternatives to logging, cattle, soy, and ] ] through the project.<ref name="Guardian">Cheeseman, Gina-Marie (December 1, 2010) The Guardian.</ref> | ||
| Sambazon’s sustainable practices support 10,000 ] and 2 million acres of Amazon rainforest in the region, while aiming to improve the lives of local residents through projects like constructing new schools and ], and working with a local women’s cooperative to generate profits by creating ] that utilizes açaí seeds.<ref>Fuller, David (February 2013) Costco Connection.</ref> | |||
| ==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
| Sambazon is the recipient of several awards, including SELF 2013 Healthy Food Awards; ] 125 Best Packaged Food Awards 2012; ] Best of 2012 Award: Best Smoothie; ]: Best Organic Beverage Award 2012; ] Snack Awards 2011; and the ]’s 2006 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) – Small-Medium Business Category.<ref>Baker, Allison Retrieved 21 October 2013. SELF Magazine.</ref> |
Sambazon is the recipient of several awards, including SELF 2013 Healthy Food Awards; ] 125 Best Packaged Food Awards 2012; ] Best of 2012 Award: Best Smoothie; ]: Best Organic Beverage Award 2012; ] Snack Awards 2011; and the ]’s 2006 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) – Small-Medium Business Category.<ref>Baker, Allison Retrieved 21 October 2013. SELF Magazine.</ref><ref> Staff (September 7, 2012) Women’s Health.</ref><ref> Retrieved 28 October 2013. BevNet.</ref><ref> Bill, Bruce (October 2012) FoodBev.com. Retrieved November 11, 2013</ref><ref> VanBuskirk, Maggie (July 25, 2013) {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113181324/http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/snack-awards-2011-20-best-low-calorie-snacks/slide/18 |date=2015-01-13 }} SHAPE Magazine.</ref><ref> (November 8, 2006) NewHope360.</ref> | ||
| == Further reading == | |||
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| ==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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| Website | http://sambazon.com |
Sambazon, Inc. is a privately held American company based in San Clemente, California and founded in 2000. The company makes and sells açaí-based food and beverages. Its açaì-based smoothies, juices, and other Sambazon smoothies are sold in packages.
History
Sambazon was founded in 2000 by Ryan Black, Edmund Nichols and Jeremy Black, following a trip to Brazil where they experienced their first açaí bowls. Credited for introducing açaí to the US, the company started by selling frozen açaí pulp to juice bars in southern California, but now has distribution networks across the US, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico and Canada. In 2005, Sambazon built its own açaí manufacturing plant in Brazil, establishing an organic, vertically-integrated supply chain for the berries.
Litigation
The Brazil Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Amapá accused Sambazon and its CEO for exploiting the genetic heritage of açaí without the authorization of the Management and Genetic Heritage Council (Cgen). Judicially, the MPF issued a fine of more than R $ 70 million in compensation for material damages to the environment and collective moral damages. The MPF also ordered the company to stop using Brazilian açaí in its products until it obtained regular registration with Cgen.
Sustainability
Sambazon operates as a triple bottom line business (whereby success is measured economically, socially and environmentally), and has worked closely with local and international NGOs, including The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, Peabiru Institute, Amapa and Para State Federal Universities and more, to preserve the Amazon rainforest, ensure that their açaí berries are sustainably harvested, and that farmers are paid fair wages.
Sambazon also founded the Sustainable Amazon Partnership (SAP) “to promote lasting sustainable management of the Brazilian Amazon, while improving the conditions of indigenous people through creative marketing of the açaí fruit,” and works to encourage environmental stewardship, stimulate biodiverse agro-forestry systems, and provide alternatives to logging, cattle, soy, and monoculture plantations through the project.
Awards
Sambazon is the recipient of several awards, including 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; and the United States Secretary of State’s 2006 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) – Small-Medium Business Category.
Notes
- McCuan, Jess (October 1, 2008) “Passions: Ryan Black, CEO of Sambazon” Inc.
- Fuller, David (February 2013) “Thanks to Sambazon, Açaí Berries Benefit Consumers and Growers” Costco Connection.
- “Sambazon: Making trees in the rainforest ‘too valuable to cut down’” Retrieved 1 January 2014. opic.gov.
- Shilander, Jim (March 21, 2013) “San Clemente’s Own Brand of Superfood” San Clemente Times.
- Watson, Elaine (January 3, 2013) “Sambazon and the Genesis of an Amazonian Super Food Empire” Food Navigator-USA.
- "Brazil probes California firm for 'biopiracy' of tropical fruit açaí". Reuters. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- Boadle, Anthony (2018-06-13). "Brazil investigates American firm for 'biopiracy' of açai". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- Tischner, Ursula. “Case Studies in Sustainable Consumption and Production: Food and Agriculture” (Greenleaf Publishing, 2010) Pg 165-170
- Cheeseman, Gina-Marie (December 1, 2010) “How Sustainability is Embedded in Sambazon” The Guardian.
- Baker, Allison “Healthy Food Awards: Drinks” Retrieved 21 October 2013. SELF Magazine.
- Staff (September 7, 2012) “125 Best Packaged Foods” Women’s Health.
- “BevNET.com's Best of 2012” Retrieved 28 October 2013. BevNet.
- Bill, Bruce (October 2012) "InterBev Awards 2012 Finalists and Winners Announced” FoodBev.com. Retrieved November 11, 2013
- VanBuskirk, Maggie (July 25, 2013) “Snack Awards 2011: The 20 Best Low-Calorie Snacks” Archived 2015-01-13 at the Wayback Machine SHAPE Magazine.
- (November 8, 2006) “Sambazon Named Winner of The Secretary of State's 2006 Award for Corporate Excellence” NewHope360.