{"id":68851,"date":"2024-03-08T13:34:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T13:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/sambazon-acquires-sunoptas-acai-and-smoothie-bowls-business-doubling-manufacturing-capacity-for-ready-to-eat-bowls\/"},"modified":"2024-03-08T13:34:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T13:34:06","slug":"sambazon-acquires-sunoptas-acai-and-smoothie-bowls-business-doubling-manufacturing-capacity-for-ready-to-eat-bowls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/sambazon-acquires-sunoptas-acai-and-smoothie-bowls-business-doubling-manufacturing-capacity-for-ready-to-eat-bowls\/","title":{"rendered":"SAMBAZON\u00ae Acquires SunOpta\u2019s A\u00e7a\u00ed and Smoothie Bowls Business, Doubling Manufacturing Capacity for Ready-to-Eat Bowls"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SAMBAZON\u00ae<\/sup>, the pioneer and recognized global leader in organic and Fair Trade certified A\u00e7a\u00ed, today announced it has purchased SunOpta\u2019s frozen A\u00e7a\u00ed and Smoothie bowl business, expanding SAMBAZON\u2019s manufacturing capabilities in the United States. This strategic acquisition will unlock innovation offerings within SAMBAZON\u2019s bowl portfolio with new dry toppings, savory toppings, organic fruit inclusions on top of bowls as well as innovative bases that include tropical fruits, purees, as well as emerging and popular seed bowls. The new manufacturing lines also double SAMBAZON\u2019s production capabilities.<\/p>\n

Today, SAMBAZON is the #1 global brand of A\u00e7a\u00ed and the first Certified Organic and Fair\u00a0Trade A\u00e7a\u00ed company in the world, selling its consumer-packaged items in over 30,000 supermarkets mass merchandisers and club locations in more than 50 countries. SAMBAZON\u2019s A\u00e7a\u00ed and smoothie bowls are packaged in eco-friendly plant-based, fiber bowls and are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified.<\/p>\n

SAMBAZON\u2019s current ready-to-eat bowls are produced at two advanced, eco-friendly processing facilities in Brazil, near the A\u00e7a\u00ed harvesters. These facilities uphold the highest food quality standards, ensuring A\u00e7a\u00ed quality and traceability \u201cfrom the palm of the tree to the palm of your hand.\u201d SAMBAZON is already the dominant player in the popular ready-to-eat bowl category. This acquisition adds additional US-based manufacturing lines, which will continue to support SAMBAZON\u2019s eco commitments on packaging and certified Organic products, while also increasing the speed to market and supply chain efficiency in the United States with domestic production.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis strategic acquisition signifies a major advancement in SAMBAZON\u2019s ability to distribute nutritious, sustainably sourced superfoods more broadly, building a strong and diversified bowl business to deliver exceptional value and impact in the health food sector,\u201d said SAMBAZON Global CFO\/COO, Ricardo Perdigao.<\/p>\n

SAMBAZON <\/u><\/strong>
SAMBAZON is the pioneer and recognized global leader in A\u00e7a\u00ed. Founded in 2000, SAMBAZON, an acronym for Sustainable Management of the Brazilian Amazon, was the first company to introduce \u201ccertified A\u00e7a\u00ed\u201d to the world, supplying organic and Fair Trade certified A\u00e7a\u00ed products such as Smoothie Packs, Ready to Eat A\u00e7a\u00ed Bowls, and Juices from a proprietary supply chain, pioneering transparency from the \u201cpalm of the tree to the palm of your hand.\u201d SAMBAZON\u2019s Fair Trade certification has helped to protect the Amazon Rainforest and its rich biodiversity and has helped to positively impact thousands of local growers by donating over $1.5 million to build or renovate healthcare centers, community centers, and schools.\u202f SAMBAZON A\u00e7a\u00ed Bowl shops are now available for franchising and licensing, bringing health and wellness to the quick-serve restaurant industry in various segments such as Universities, Healthcare, Stadiums, Airports, and Neighborhoods. To learn more about SAMBAZON, follow @sambazon on Instagram.<\/p>\n

Media Contact
<\/u><\/strong>Joshua Levitt
PR for SAMBAZON
josh@fikacollective.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SAMBAZON\u00ae, the pioneer and recognized global leader in organic and Fair Trade certified A\u00e7a\u00ed, today announced it has purchased SunOpta\u2019s frozen A\u00e7a\u00ed and Smoothie bowl business, expanding SAMBAZON\u2019s manufacturing capabilities in the United States. 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