Footprint, a global materials science technology company focused on creating a healthier planet, announced a multi-year agreement to develop sustainable packaging for SAMBAZON, a leading supplier of certified fair trade and organic açaí.
The partnership will leverage Footprint’s proprietary technology to bring plant-based fiber solutions to market for application in SAMBAZON’s ready-to-eat açaí bowls, a frozen product with a fifteen-month shelf life. Over the course of the multi-year agreement, Footprint will provide millions of units to support SAMBAZON’s rapid growth as it scales the national distribution of its açaí bowls and continues to build strong relationships with leading retailers.
“We are thrilled to bring our design and manufacturing innovation to support SAMBAZON’s Packaging ‘Eco-mmitment’ as they bring their certified fair trade and organic açaí to the freezer in a plastic-free, ready-to-eat bowl,” said Footprint founder and CEO Troy Swope. “We look forward to continuing to provide industry leaders like SAMBAZON the opportunity to transition away from single-use plastic with a plant-based fiber solution that is at price- and performance-parity to plastic.”
“As a triple bottom line business, reducing our impact through packaging is a priority,” said SAMBAZON’s CFO and COO Ricardo Perdigao. “SAMBAZON is committed to achieving plant-based and post-consumer recycled packaging for all USA retail products by 2025. Our partnership with Footprint has enabled us to deliver our fair trade and organic certified açaí to the world in packaging aligned with our sustainability goals, paving the way for a zero-waste future, and minimizing our impact on the environment.”
