SAMBAZON
US-based company SAMBAZON, an acronym for ‘Sustainable Management of the Brazilian Amazon’, specialises in certified organic, fair trade and wild harvested açaí products. But scratch the surface and much more lies beyond the açaí bowls.
For starters, SAMBAZON was founded keeping the ‘triple bottom line’ principle at its core. A social bottom line based on the wellbeing of its people (employees and customers). An environmental bottom line based on the business’ impact on the planet and an economic bottom line based on revenues and profitability.
“Every time someone enjoys the delicious powers of SAMBAZON açaí, a positive socio-economic chain reaction is set in motion from the Amazon to the world,” stated Co-Founder & CEO, Ryan Black in the brand’s 2023 Impact Report.
SAMBAZON at a glance
SAMBAZON has positively impacted the lives of over 13,297 people through its Fair Trade and other community projects. In 2023, SAMBAZON allocated $55,864 towards its Fair Trade Project, a number based on its açaí harvest over the previous year. What’s more, the brand has committed $1.6 million in lifetime global donations, so far.
Honouring people & planet commitments
Moving over to SAMBAZON’s commitments towards the planet for which the brand has been awarded the first-ever Green ACC Financing from Banco do Brasil for promoting sustainable and low-carbon practices in Brazil. Following its Fair Trade certification in 2023, SAMBAZON has certified 118,895 acres of land in the Amazon to ensure its harvesters follow best practices in forest management.
Further, SAMBAZON converts 100% or 17K tons of the açaí seeds – and 90-95% of açaí berries are made up of seeds – into biomass energy. Notably, almost 87% of its electricity usage is fulfilled by renewable resources. SAMBAZON has achieved a 98% landfill diversion rate, while 43 tons of its post-consumer packaging is recycled. In addition, it has launched an app aiming for a high level of traceability and control over its açaí supply chain.
Did you know?
In 2021 SAMBAZON funded an independent Biodiversity Study for UC Berkeley & Brazilian researchers with $35,000, which showed certified managed forests have over-50% more tree species and habitat for other plants and animals, including endangered species.
Looking ahead, SAMBAZON remains committed to protecting biodiversity; sustainably managing thousands of acres of forest; and increasing the socio-economic status of thousands of small family farmers.
Watsons to open 20 new stores in the GCC
In 2020, global health & beauty retailer AS Watson Group signed its
April 29, 2024 | By Rupkatha BLandmark Group’s ‘Circulife’ could be a “giant leap” towards UAE’s textile circularity goals
“We want to not just match the price; but beat it,” claims Chemist Warehouse CEO
Landmark Group to invest $1-bn to grow the business, open 400 stores
/ 
For decades, Haldiram’s built deep recall across the UAE through its packaged
When House of Habanero opened its first physical location at Alserkal Avenue
Union Coop has completed a significant expansion of its Hatta Souq branch,
Saudi Arabia is set to welcome U.S. food exporters this week, as
Majid Al Futtaim has officially entered the discount retail segment with the
As convenience increasingly becomes currency in the region’s grocery landscape, Union Coop
As wellness becomes a lifestyle in the UAE, the grocery aisle is
Grandiose, one of the leading grocery retailers in the UAE with a
With shifting consumer behaviour, rising cost pressures, regulatory changes, and rapid digitization,
Union Coop’s blend of retail expansion, digital innovation, and community focus is
Abu Dhabi-based MAIR Group has marked a pivotal stage in its transformation
In a move that blurs the line between shopping and investing, Apparel
/ For decades, Haldiram’s built deep recall across the UAE through its packaged
In hospitality, brands are often discussed as concepts. But the strongest ones
At Souk Madinat Jumeirah, with the Burj Al Arab rising quietly in
Keto Kartel has entered the UAE’s premium wellness food space at a
With at least seven stores now operating across the country—mainly in Dubai,
The UAE Restaurant Group (UAERG), the official representative body of the country’s
As one of the world’s largest pizza chains, Little Caesars is making
Experiential dining has transformed the restaurant industry inculcating multi-sensory gastronomy to Instagram-worthy
From predictive inventory to robot deliveries, technology is reshaping the hospitality industry
The food service industry in the Middle East is being ushered into
When Mohamed Matar Al Falasi started Saddle Café in Dubai in 2017,
Previous Article
