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SAMBAZON® Acquires SunOpta’s Açaí and Smoothie Bowls Business, Doubling Manufacturing Capacity for Ready-to-Eat Bowls

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Friday, March 8, 2024

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The new manufacturing lines also double SAMBAZON’s production capabilities.

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The new manufacturing lines also double SAMBAZON’s production capabilities.
SAMBAZON’s Açaí and smoothie bowls are packaged in eco-friendly plant-based, fiber bowls and are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified.
SAMBAZON’s current ready-to-eat bowls are produced at two advanced, eco-friendly processing facilities in Brazil, near the Açaí harvesters.
SAMBAZON is the pioneer and recognized global leader in Açaí.

SAMBAZON® Makes History as the First Company to Secure Green ACC Financing in Collaboration with Banco do Brasil

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Monday, February 12, 2024

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SAMBAZON proudly becomes the inaugural company in Brazil to benefit from this innovative feature, at a subsidized financing cost for Sustainability-Linked Trade Loans.

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SAMBAZON proudly becomes the inaugural company in Brazil to benefit from this innovative feature, at a subsidized financing cost for Sustainability-Linked Trade Loans.
This historic agreement between Banco do Brasil and SAMBAZON exemplifies the power of private and public partnerships in driving sustainable development.
"SAMBAZON is honored to be the pioneer in securing the green ACC financing from Banco do Brazil.
As SAMBAZON takes its place as the first company to benefit from green ACC financing, it sets a precedent for future collaborations in advancing environmentally responsible business practices.

At COP 28, JBS announces US$9 million investment to support mandatory traceability in Pará and improve livelihoods of small producers in the Amazon Region

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Friday, December 1, 2023

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Importantly, the effort focuses on improving the livelihoods of farmers and local communities, and eliminating the economic drivers of deforestation.

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Importantly, the effort focuses on improving the livelihoods of farmers and local communities, and eliminating the economic drivers of deforestation.
JBS is also leading a pilot project focused on implementing individual cattle traceability in Pará.
“JBS offers its full and unequivocal support of this effort as we believe full traceability with government support is critical to eliminating deforestation.
The company’s $9 million investment in Pará and the broader Amazon region will focus on empowering small producers with alternatives to improve their livelihoods while eliminating the economic drivers of deforestation.

Following Extreme Drought and Heat, SeaWorld Conservation Fund Makes Emergency Grant to Help Save Endangered Amazon River Dolphins in Brazil

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following extreme drought and heat in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund made an emergency grant to the Mamirauá Institute for Sustainable Development (IDSM) to support the rescue of Amazon river dolphins and mitigate the impact of the environmental emergency in and around Lake Tefé, located in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. Amazon river dolphins, many of a striking pink color, are a unique freshwater species found only in the rivers of South America and are one of a handful of freshwater dolphin species left in the world. The IDSM is using this grant to further its efforts in recovering dolphin carcasses and gathering biological samples for analyses, with the goal of determining the cause of death. Additionally, IDSM is implementing a comprehensive rescue plan to rescue, treat and translocate healthy dolphins to a more suitable natural habitat.

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The SeaWorld Conservation Fund provides grants around the world to grassroots conservation projects that make a difference in species research, habitat protection, conservation education and animal rescue and rehabilitation.
To date, there have been 154 Amazon river dolphin casualties reported, including both the pink river dolphins and tucuxi dolphins.
The Tefé Dolphins Emergency Operation, launched by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) with technical support from IDSM, monitors the Amazon river dolphins.
Since the beginning of the crisis, there have been 154 deceased Amazon river dolphins, with 131 pink river dolphins and 23 tucuxis.

The Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation Welcomes Dax Dasilva to its Council for Hope, Goodall and Dasilva Travel to the Brazilian Amazon to Explore Partnerships with Indigenous Communities

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

They discussed plans to start Roots & Shoots programs in Amazonian Indigenous communities to empower young people to make change.

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They discussed plans to start Roots & Shoots programs in Amazonian Indigenous communities to empower young people to make change.
As part of the Council, Dasilva will be available for consultation and advice.
Dax Dasilva is widely recognized for his contributions to the fields of technology and conservation.
"I am delighted to welcome Dax Dasilva into the Council for Hope," said Jane Goodall.

Forest Trends, Arbor Day Foundation to Plant Additional One Million Trees in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Forest Trends and the Arbor Day Foundation will expand their partnership through a new initiative, the Arboredo Project, to strengthen Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) livelihoods and plant one million additional trees in Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest.

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Forest Trends and the Arbor Day Foundation will expand their partnership through a new initiative, the Arboredo Project, to strengthen Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) livelihoods and plant one million additional trees in Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest.
The Arbor Day Foundation and Forest Trends’ Communities and Territorial Governance Initiative will plant one million trees in the Ribeira and Paraíba Valleys of the Atlantic Rainforest in São Paulo State.
The Arbor Day Foundation recently assessed global forests most in need of reforestation and identified the Atlantic Rainforest as a priority region.
“Our continued partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation is part of a larger effort to scale this critical restoration work across Brazil and other forest countries around the world.”

Research on rural and urban sustainability in Amazonia rewarded with the Volvo Environment Prize 2023

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Monday, October 30, 2023

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The vast Amazon region is central to the global debate on creating a stable climate and maintaining biodiversity. But we cannot deal with sustainability in Amazonia if we do not confront the rural and urban realities in the region of poverty, violence, and the need for economic development. That is the message from Eduardo Brondizio, a Brazilian-born Anthropologist Professor at Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, who is the Volvo Environment Prize laureate in 2023.

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But we cannot deal with sustainability in Amazonia if we do not confront the rural and urban realities in the region of poverty, violence, and the need for economic development.
That is the message from Eduardo Brondizio, a Brazilian-born Anthropologist Professor at Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, who is the Volvo Environment Prize laureate in 2023.
He has examined issues of land use, deforestation, climate change and food production — and how they impact indigenous, rural, and urban populations.
Most people know the world's largest rainforest is in Amazonia, but the cities are rarely in the global spotlight.

ASUCLA brings açaí bowls to campus with new SAMBAZON location

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A delicious, quick-service açaí bowl shop is now open in Ackerman Union; SAMBAZON, the world's largest brand of organic and Fair Trade certified açaí products, is now serving refreshing bowls topped with fruits, berries, and other superfoods.

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ASUCLA Restaurants' newest location SAMBAZON opened on Sept. 16th in Ackerman Union, providing an option for açaí bowls and other superfood-blends.
"We are excited to partner with ASUCLA to open our doors on UCLA's campus and serve delicious food with purpose to the students and faculty," said Ryan Black, SAMBAZON cofounder and CEO.
On the menu, Bruins can order from a number of SAMBAZON original assorted açaí bowls including Coconut Mango, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Strawberry Sunrise and more.
All SAMBAZON bowls are made with certified organic and Fair Trade açaí, and the menu features vegan, halal and kosher options.

SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls Opens at Nova Southeastern University

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAMBAZON, the leading brand and supplier of certified Fair Trade and organic Açaí, will be opening a new SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls location at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale/Davie, FL. Situated in Razor's Reef Food Court – the University's campus dining complex, this continues SAMBAZON's national expansion of their quick service, branded Açaí bowl shop concepts.

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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAMBAZON , the leading brand and supplier of certified Fair Trade and organic Açaí, will be opening a new SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls location at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale/Davie, FL.
"This year's back-to-school is an exciting time to reach students and faculty on campus at Nova Southeastern University.
"Partnering with a brand like SAMBAZON shows our student-focused commitment here at Nova Southeastern University to serve food with purpose.
This is a highly anticipated opening for us, and we're very excited to serve Açaí Bowls and partner with SAMBAZON," said Mike Alkurdi, Resident District Manager – Chartwells Higher Education
SAMBAZON's all-day menu, served by food service partner Chartwells Higher Education, will include SAMBAZON's Berry Açaí Bowl, Protein Açaí Bowl, Chocolate Peanut Butter Açaí Bowl, and Strawberry Sunrise Açaí Bowl.

Refik Anadol Headlines 'In Resonance' at Scorpios Curated by HOFA Gallery

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

It presents curated art installations, bespoke music compositions, live performances, and exclusive digital art drops at Scorpios, Mykonos (13 July - 3 September).

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It presents curated art installations, bespoke music compositions, live performances, and exclusive digital art drops at Scorpios, Mykonos (13 July - 3 September).
Renowned artist Refik Anadol will launch an artwork collaboration with Brazil's Yawanawa Indigenous communities of Aldeia Sagrada and Nova Esperanca, donating his full share of the collection's sales directly to the Yawanawa community.
Headlining 'In Resonance' is the phenomenal Turkish-American media artist and director Refik Anadol.
Scorpios Co-Founder and President, Thomas Heyne, believes the new program will resonate with Scorpios' growing community.