Zola Acai, the world’s first Brazilian Acai Superfruit Juice and the best selling single Acai drink in the natural foods channel according to the SPINS market research firm, today announced the appointment of Felix Maez as CEO. Maez brings to Zola over 30 years’ experience at companies that include RJR Nabisco, Del Monte USA, and Kraft Foods. His accomplishments include growing net sales at Celestial Seasonings from $25M to $70M and directing…Acai ? a rare exotic fruit ? may be our next superfood Jan. 6 MOVE OVER, Pomegranate the acai berry is today’s top banana.Now billed as a super food, along with things like pomegranate and leafy greens, acai products have been huge sellers at Whole Foods, said Sharon Stroud, a certified nutritionist at the market, 1401 E. 41st St.Acai is a rare tropical fruit grown in virgin soils. It has high mineral and antioxidant content, said Anner Stone of Anner’s Wellness Works in Tulsa. She and partner Jill Wallis provide a…

Zola introduces Acai superfruit juice line in new bottles Zola Acai has introduced its line of Acai superfruit juices in new resealable and recyclable bottles. According to the company, Zola Acai superfruit juice is available in three flavors: Acai Original, Acai + Blueberry, and Acai + Pineapple. Felix Maez, CEO of Zola Acai, said: “The bottles are totally recyclable, easy to open and are resealable. The response from both consumers and grocery store buyers has been very positive.”

Move over pomegranate juice, the little purple berry acai (uh-SAH-ee) is picking up popularity in the beverage world as one of our most healthful drinks.This South American berry is becoming known as one of the wonder foods, and don’t be surprised if you start seeing it as part of a dessert or sauce at a fine restaurant. Just think how pomegranate seeds have been used lately by so many chefs.Why all the fuss over the acia? The berry has exceptionally high levels of antioxidants….

ACAI’S PAYOFF, ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS POPULAR BERRY IN ITS ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OR ITS PROFIT MARGIN? At a recent West Hartford gathering for MonaVie, a multilevel marketing company that sells acai berry products, the speaker asked people interested in the berry’s health benefits to raise their hands.One hand went up – Jenny Murphy’s.”I might have been the only person to put my hand up,” said Murphy, one of more than 60 people who paid $5 to attend last week’s tasting and meeting for potential distributors

Leading Brands, Inc. Introduces TrueBlue Blueberry/Acai Leading Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq:LBIX), North America’s only fully integrated healthy beverage company, is pleased to announce the introduction of TrueBlue(tm) Blueberry/Acai.

ACAI BERRY DIET BILL IS HARD TO SWALLOW PERILS OF ‘RISK-FREE’ PRODUCT TRIAL OFFERS, CREDIT CARD CHARGE OFTEN TOUGH TO AVOID SUSAN TOMPOR WARNS BUYERS TO READ AD TERMS BEFORE ORDERING ONLINE Katie Beth Walker, 27, thought she had nothing to lose last summer but a few extra pounds when she spotted a “risk-free trial” promotion online for an acai berry weight-loss product.All she had to spend was $4.99 for shipping and handling.Then, “one of my friends said, ‘Those ain’t free Katie.’ “No, they’re not.Consumers in Michigan and across the nation are discovering that they… Purchase Complete Article, of 1058 words 50. CNW Group (Canada) – September 7, 2006 SunOpta Quadruples Acai Business SunOpta Inc. (SunOpta or the Company) (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) today provided an update on its North American Acai business. The Company expects to quadruple its sales of Acai in North America to approximately $4.0 million over the next 12 months. “The Acai frozen pulp is sold to food manufacturers as an ingredient in fruit juices, smoothie blends, and soy and dairy applications such as sorbets. I