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Samba Roots /// New CD Release
 A long time in the making, Sambazon has finally released its debut compilation CD, Samba Roots Volume 1, a collection of the best new Brazilian artists like Seu Jorge, Céu, Marcelo D2 and Curumin. Each artist shares their unique style from samba to reggae, hip hop to bossa nova. This compilation embodies the spirit of unity with a common goal – a mission to create lasting positive change in the Amazon Rainforest and beyond. All profits from Samba Roots sales go directly to the Sustainable Amazon Partnership. So join our movement to preserve one of the world’s oldest natural resources while embracing it’s new voice.
Click here to check out the artists and tracks!
Fair Trade /// October is Fair Trade Month
 October is officially Fair Trade month! And while Sambazon has practiced Fair Trade practices since it’s inception in 2000, earlier this year we finally became the first and only source of certified Fair Trade Açaí (EcoCert). One of our founders, Travis Baumgardner, wrote a quick summary of what this means and how we’re practicing market driven sustainability through fair wages and high social and environmental standards. So check it out on the Sambazon Blog!
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EVENT /// Chicago Marathon and Runners World
Recently, we’ve been working with Runner’s World Magazine through advertising, editorial and events, to introduce organic açaí to the endurance running communities. This month, we were fortunate enough to be invited by Runner’s World to participate at the Chicago Marathon Expo with them. As one of the largest races in the country, the Chicago Marathon had an incredible turnout of healthy active people, all who seemed sincerely interested in what açaí, and the powerful combination of antioxidants, omegas fiber and protein, could do for their training diets. For a bit more detail on the event, our East Events Manager Pamela Kotsaftis has posted some photos and more on the Sambazon Blog.
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ATHLETE PROFILE /// Rob Machado
Surf legend and Sambazon Ambassador Rob Machado has been a huge supporter of Sambazon and açaí since the early days. These days, Rob has focused his pursuits on travel, exploration and surfing epic waves… which leads us to Drifter – a Taylor Steele film that follows Rob on his soulsearching journeys through the Indonesian islands. At the world premiere of the movie in Bali, Indonesia, at the Ombak International Surf Film Festival earlier this fall, it was chosen Best Film. And the Jakarta Post enlighted us further: "Capturing the journey of the surfer through a different land, culture and waves, The Drifter is a visual metaphor for a free spirit's conscious abandonment of the worldly traps of modern life as he searches for the inner freedom and spiritual joy offered by a life of renunciation."
Check our blog to watch the trailer and too see the US Tour Dates.
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PURPLE SMILE /// Del Mar Siblings
We met siblings Sarah and Jarrod in San Diego last month, and at first try they became Sambaheads for life!
Send your favorite purple smile to: purplesmile@sambazon.com.
CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE /// Surfer’s for Autism
From the West to the East coasts, and anywhere there are waves, we’ve seen community organizations spring up that teach children with autism how to surf. From Surfer's Healing to Surfer's for Autism this movement to enrich the lives of children with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing is a fun and rewarding experience.
Check out the links above for how to get involved!
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Retail Feature/// Banzai Bowls
On the corner of 17th Street and Irvine Ave in Eastside Costa Mesa, CA, Bonzai Bowls is a premiere açaí café serving up 8 delicious variations of the açaí bowl along with incredible organic salads and smoothies. So if you’re ever in town, be sure to check them out!
488 East 17th Street A107
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 722-8329
NEWS///
This past month Sambazon’s products hit the spotlight. Shape Magazine included the organic açaí sorbet, and a host of trade magazines announced the launch of Sambazon’s newest product – Antioxidant Elixir (we’ll have more info for you on that product coming up next month!)
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RETAIL UPDATE ///
Sambazon’s family sized juices are now available in Vons in SoCal, Safeway in Seattle and Portland and Raleys throughout Northern California. You can’t go wrong with four delicious flavors to choose from that your family will love, including our Original Blend, Antioxidant Trinity, Strawberry Samba and Pomegranate Synergy. (flavor availability varies by location).
Continue to check our store locator for an up to date list of retail stores near you.
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RECIPES /// Açaí BBQ Sauce over Blackened Tempeh
 Açaí BBQ Sauce:
1/2 cup ketchup
1 Sambazon Pure Açaí Smoothie Pack
3 tbsp vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons paprika
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp minced onion
Preparation:
Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion and garlic and sauté on medium until brown. Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat. Simmer until thickened, approximately 10 minutes. If too this, add water till desired consistency.
Tempeh:
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
Tempeh
Mix Olive oil, chili, pepper and salt, and rub tempeh steaks with mixture. Heat nonstick or cast iron pan till hot and place tempeh in pan. Fry on high till blackened, approximately 3-5 minutes each side.
Pour açaí BBQ sauce over tempeh to serve. Great with a side of roasted veggies!
Please send your favorite
Sambazon Açaí recipe to recipes@sambazon.com for a chance to be featured in the Zona Sul and win a free case of Açaí!
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VIRAL CORNER ///
Connect with us on Facebook, get up to date news on Twitter, and hear the latest and greatest on the Sambazon blog.
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH /// Ken Bates
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Ken is our Director of Logistics, which means he helps manage the Transportation, Warehousing, Sales Fulfillment and Inventory Management / Supply Chain functions within the Operations Group. He’s part of the glue that makes all of our functions run. And luckily for us, he’s completely a Sambahead. “I like making bowls using Fusion in the morning, diet energy in the afternoon and sorbet at night,” Ken tells us. “Trinity and Rio are my favorite juices and I drink them all the time.”
“Hands down, my favorite thing about working at Sambazon is the people – it truly is an amazing group. While researching Sambazon, prior to deciding that I wanted to work here, I read all of the issues of Zona Sul. After reading ALL of the “Employee Of the Month” segments along with the Mission Statement and the “Triple Bottom-Line” concept; I knew I absolutely wanted to come to work here and haven’t regretted that decision one iota.”
Outside of work, Ken’s favorite things have to do with the sand and sea, spending time with friends and family, especially his three, almost grown, children, and playing tennis (although he admits he’s not very good at it… but who really is anyways?)
Thanks Ken, great to have you on the team
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SAMBAZON/ ZONA SUL
Sambazon is the largest vertically integrated supplier and marketer of Açaí products, controlling every step of the manufacturing process to ensure sustainable and organic origin of the fruit as well as the highest level of quality, nutrition and taste.
Zona Sul is the area in Rio where Açaí became popular with the local surfers, jiu jitsu fighters and capoeristas in the mid to late 90's. The traditional Rio-Bowl became the ultimate way to start the day by fueling up before a workout. Word travels fast and today Açaí is becoming a dietary staple for health conscious people all over the planet. For more information, go to: www.sambazon.com
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