April 2010
Sambazon Acai Pure Smoothie Packs!
PRODUCT SPECIAL /// Pure Smoothie Packs

We're putting our Pure smoothie packs on special so you can start every day right with a delicious and powerfully nutritious smoothie or bowl of organic Brazilian açaí. Our Pure Smoothie Packs are, just like it says, Pure Açaí pulp, nothing else. So you can have full freedom to blend your smoothie or bowl just the way you like it. Or for the traditional Brazilian "Açaí Bowl" - Just blend up a smoothie pack with a banana and some juice, and top with organic granola, sliced bananas and honey.

This month, we've put our Pure Smoothie Packs on special for Zona Sul subscribers. Go to our shopping cart and use the coupons below when checking out (promotion through May 31, 2010).

28 box special $10 off, use coupon code april10zona28
76 box special $20 of, use coupon code april10zona76
Q & A: /// Sambazon's Sustainable Business Practices
 
Q and A highlights standout inquiries from customers that we receive each month.

Q: What efforts are Sambazon making to ensure its business practices are truly green and sustainable?

A: From day one (back in 2000), Sambazon’s Founders decided that the company was to be a completely sustainable business founded on the principles of the triple bottom line – environmental, social and economic success. Today, you can find impressive strides that Sambazon has taken to "green" their processes in practically every facet of it’s work. For Earth Day this year, we’re posting a blog series where you can hear employees in every department of the company tell how they make their part of the Sambazon world truly sustainable.

If you have questions or comments, please email them to Sambazon Co-Founder Ed Nichols at info@sambazon.com, and he will be in touch!





EVENT /// VegFest Seattle
 

Vegetarian Festival in Seattle was the place to be last weekend. From delicious all vegan Mighty-O’s doughnuts and organic cereal from Nature's Path to your very own organic Sambazon juices, scrumptious and good-for-you products lined the aisles as far as the eye could see. People from all over the pacific northwest came to sample these delicious and nutritious products from organic, vegan, and vegetarian vendors. With over 500 products to choose from, one lady from Bellevue exclaimed “Wow, this place is great – its like Costco sampling on organic steroids!”

What's great about Sambazon products is that ALL our products are vegetarian and vegan and most are even kosher so everyone can enjoy them. In fact, people were grabbing our samples left and right and were in love. Make sure to check out Vegetarian of Washington to see all the action from the event as well as the Vegetarians of (insert your community here) and to become a supporter.





TEAM PROFILE /// Sara Davis
 


Sara Davis is an incredible athlete who sort of fell into doing triathlons after she saw a 70 year old man win the Hawaii Ironman in his age group.

Inspired to accomplish the incredible, Sara, who had recently retired from professional soccer, took up triathlons. Surprising everyone, she won her first sprint triathlon, earning a sponsor and the motivation to go big. Now in her 3rd year of competing and already a heavy hitter in the international scene, she aims to tackle 4 Ironmans this year, something she says she "honestly could not do without Sambazon. Sambazon açaí has been my breakfast of choice since I tried it 6 years ago; they give me the energy I need to keep me going through my daily training sessions.”

For more info, check out her blog post. 





PURPLE SMILE /// Roan Fata

Roan, prince of Manitoba Harvest, tries his first real food - Sambazon Açaí!

Send your favorite purple smile to: purplesmile@sambazon.com.







RECIPES /// Açaí Banana Bread



That melty, gooey, deliciousness that you always wish banana bread would be... Yeah, this is it. Straight from the Sambazon kitchen, with an added not so little antioxidant boost, you can’t go wrong.

For the full recipe, please visit our blog.

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!

SAMBA ROOTS ///
 
Sambazon's debut compilation CD, Samba Roots Volume 1, boasts a collection of the best new Brazilian artists like Seu Jorge, Céu, Marcelo D2 and Curumin with styles ranging from samba to reggae, hip hop to bossa nova. 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!


 

 
 
RETAIL UPDATE ///
 
You can now find Sambazon juices in Kroger Columbus, Ohio and Michigan as well as Lowes Foods stores in North and South Carolina!

And now you can use our store locator to search by specific product!


 

 
NEWS///
 
We saw some amazing press go to print this last month, with features in LA Confidential, Angeleno and Men’s Fitness, along with mentions in Antenna and The Early Show on CBS. Stay tuned for an eventful spring!



CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE /// Earth Day Comes To You

 
Find out what is happening in your area for Earth Day and how to participate or start your own event at the Earth Day Network Action Center.

Whether you are cleaning up a public park, planting veggies in your backyard or enjoying a local festival, every effort counts. And like the Earth Day Network says, "Earth Day 2010 is a pivotal opportunity for individuals, corporations and governments to join together and create a global green economy."

So lets all get out there!



JOBS AT SAMBAZON /// Come Join Our Team

 
We're currently looking for part time Retail Sales Merchandisers and Demo people in North Carolina. If you are interested in being part of team that supports fair trade, sustainability, and organics, and you love to promote healthy living, please send us your resume, we'd love to talk with you.



VIRAL CORNER ///

Connect with us on Facebook, get up to date news on Twitter, and hear the latest and greatest on the Sambazon blog.


EMPLOYEE PROFILE /// Kirsten Saladow
Sambazon Employee: Kirsten Saladow
Kirsten, our Communications Manager, comes straight from Ketchum PR where she worked on other foodservice accounts like Kikkoman and the California Strawberry Commission. At Sambazon, she oversees our public relations agency and works diligently to continue to get Sambazon positive media attention.

Outside of the office she runs a lot, spends time at the beach with her dog and cooks all the time. You know, the good life.

Kirsten tells us she loves açaí. “My favorite Sambazon products are the Pure Smoothie Packs. I use two every single morning after my training run. But my favorite things about Sambazon are the people, the products and being able to work in such a positive environment where my values are in line with the company’s.”

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
1160 Calle Cordillera, San Clemente, California 92673 phone 949.498.8618 fax 949.498.8619 www.sambazon.com

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