The açaí palm (pronounced [asaˈi]) is a member of the genus Euterpe, which contains 7 species of palms native to tropical Central and South America, from Belize south to Brazil and Peru, growing mainly in floodplains and swamps. The genus is named after the muse Euterpe of Greek mythology. Euterpe are tall, slender, attractive palms […]

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Ryan Black, 32; Ed Nichols, 32; and Jeremy Black, 34
Sambazon,San Clemente, California
Projected 2007 Sales: $15 million to $20 million
Description: Manufacturer of Brazilian açaí berry products
Jungle Fever: When Ed Nichols and Ryan Black took a surf trip to Brazil, they never expected to end up far from the water’s edge and deep in the Amazon. Through […]

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