Fair Trade Certification–The “Social Success Metric” of the Triple Bottom Line By Ryan Black
21 years ago, I had my first açai bowl on a trip to the northeast of Brazil with friends. The experience was exciting and memorable. A new fruit, a new flavor, a “smoothie in a bowl” eaten with a spoon with multiple textures and tastes, it captivated my attention and...
Seeding Change: The Power of Conscious Commerce
Never have the stakes been higher, whether it’s climate change, soil degradation, or plastic pollution. Triple bottom line companies provide an immediate opportunity for consumers, like you, to be a part of the solution.
All About Food Safety: BRC Certification + FSMA Module
We’re proud to announce that BRC Global Standards have once again awarded us with the AA grade for their GFSI recognized BRC Certification, with the added FSMA Module. We understand that these certifications may be unfamiliar to you...so, we’re here to explain! Keep reading to learn more about the importance...
SAMBAZON's Biodiversity Research Shows How Fair Trade and Organic Certified Açaí Can Help Preserve the Rainforest
SAMBAZON has teamed up with an amazing researcher from UC Berkeley to study biodiversity in SAMBAZON's harvesting area! Dr. Gabriel Damasco and his team of USA and Brazilian researchers have expertise in plants and a wide range of animals -- from mammals, to birds, reptiles, amphibians, and even insects!
SAMBAZON's Fair Trade Projects
SAMBAZON is the first Certified Organic and Fair Trade Açaí. We actually helped develop the initial rules that govern the standard in partnershipwith one of the largest international certification agencies, Ecocert, in 2008.
Ryan's Recycling: ONE MILLION Cans Recycled!
When Sambazon founders Ryan and Jeremy Black learned about young Ryan Hickman and his mission to clean up the planet, they knew they wanted Sambazon to help. We are now proud to share that Sambazon has helped Ryan reach and surpass his goal of ONE MILLION cans recycled. Keep reading...
Sambazon Açaí Bowls Use a Compostable Plastic
Did you know the Açaí bowl cups we use at our two cafés and mobile kitchen are made of an environmentally friendly compostable plastic called Ingeo PLA? They may look and perform like plastic, but they're actually made from plants (like corn) instead of petrochemicals from fossil fuels. Read more about them here!
How Well Do You Understand Fair Trade?
What exactly does fair trade mean? What practices does a company need to follow for their product to be Fair Trade Certified? And how does your support of these products impact the local communities who produce them? All great questions, and ones we are going to break down for you...