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A 75-year-old entrepreneur in Brazil is revolutionizing the use of latex in the Amazon by creating sustainable shoes from natural rubber and açaí seeds.

A retired military police officer in Brazil was hospitalized with suspected poisoning after consuming açaí delivered to him, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding the delivery.

Heavy rainfall during the Amazonian winter has severely impacted açaí harvests in Amapá, Brazil, resulting in a 40% reduction in supply and increased prices for consumers.

A bull entered an açaí shop in Mulungu, Brazil, delighting the owner who then created a meme from the incident.

After inspections, 132 açaí sales points in Belém were deemed suitable for operation according to sanitary regulations.

Açaí producers in Roraima are investing in their own industry as a strategy for growth and increasing income in the rural sector.

Consumption of açaí in Macaé, Brazil, rises significantly during the summer months, driven by increased tourist activity and changing dietary habits.

Three açaí vendors in Ananindeua, Brazil, were temporarily shut down due to health violations linked to confirmed cases of Chagas disease.

The wife of a young man who was hospitalized after consuming açaí has denied any involvement in the alleged poisoning incident in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, as the police continue their investigation.

Daniel Rocha, the founder of the açaí chain Açaí no Grau, was honored with a video tribute during the opening of the Barragem Carnival in Bocaina, Piauí.

A mother was shocked to find that her son's purchase of two açaí cups for R$ 24 resulted in a credit card charge of R$ 650.

A 27-year-old man in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, was hospitalized after consuming açaí, prompting police to investigate a potential poisoning incident.

The growing consumption of açaí in Belém has led to a significant waste management challenge, with at least 6 tons of açaí pits being discarded daily throughout the city.

Family, friends, and collaborators honored Daniel Rocha with a seventh-day Mass at the Cathedral Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Picos, where tributes included purple and white balloons and a performance by his son.

The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has suspended and prohibited several food products deemed irregular, including açaí coffee marketed as a disease treatment, plastic glitters used in baking, and a batch of olive oil.

Entrepreneurs from Pará are establishing businesses in the US, with initial investments ranging from $10,000 to $15,000, seeking opportunities beyond traditional exports.

Juliana Galvão, the wife of Daniel Rocha, the founder and CEO of Açaí no Grau, paid tribute to him on social media one week after his passing, expressing her commitment to his legacy and their family.

Daniel Rocha's sister, Samia, paid tribute to her deceased brother by sharing cherished memories on social media, expressing her grief and love.

Daniel Batista Rocha, the founder and director of the Açaí no Grau franchise network, passed away at 43 after being hospitalized in São Paulo.

Daniel Rocha, founder and CEO of the Açaí no Grau franchise, passed away at 43, leading to mourning in his hometown of Picos and political reactions.