Real Acai. Real Relationships. Real Quality.
Real Acai. Real Relationships. Real Quality.
we're a family-owned acai company that does food differently.
instead of working through brokers, we've built direct sourcing partnerships with trusted suppliers in the brazilian amazon and vietnam. we manufacture in the usa at our sqf-certified partner facility, with a minimum 12% acai pulp guarantee and no fillers in our acai products.
founded in 2013 · sqf certified manufacturing · rutgers-trained food science · minority-owned business · usa manufactured
from grandfather to grandsons
it started in 2013 when taylor convinced his grandfather jose to take a chance on an emerging superfruit. acai exotic was born with a simple mission: bring the world's best acai to america — not through brokers, but through real sourcing partnerships with the people closest to the fruit.
in 2015, spencer joined the venture, switching his major to food science at rutgers university to work alongside the family. after graduating in 2020, he brought scientific rigor to our operation — establishing a minimum 12% acai pulp standard and developing formulations that let the fruit speak for itself, without fillers or shortcuts.
over a decade later, we've evolved from importers to full-scale manufacturers — producing frozen acai bases, smoothie bowls, and grab-and-go retail products for customers nationwide. manufactured in the usa at our sqf-certified partner facility in south carolina.
Why acai Lovers Choose Us
- minimum 12% acai pulp — guaranteed, every batch
- acai pure pouches: two ingredients only— organic acai pulp and filtered water
- direct sourcing partnerships with trusted suppliers in the brazilian amazon
- manufactured in the usa at our sqf-certified partner facility
- food science-backed formulations — rutgers-trained food scientist on staff
- organic certified acai ingredient across multiple product lines
- wholesale and private label solutions nationwide
Whether you run a smoothie shop or simply love acai bowls at home, we've got you covered.
frequently asked questions
what are the health benefits of acai?
acai is one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits in the world, naturally rich in omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids, vitamin c, vitamin a, iron, and calcium. the deep purple color comes from anthocyanins — powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative damage. we're building out our full health claims with proper citations from peer-reviewed research — check back soon.
how do you source your acai from brazil?
we work closely with trusted sourcing partners in the brazilian amazon — including xingu fruit and bellamazon — who share our commitment to quality and sustainable wild-harvesting. acai palms are not cut during harvest; berries are hand-picked from standing trees. this preserves the rainforest canopy and ensures every batch meets our minimum 12% pulp standard.
what makes acai exotic different from competitors?
we guarantee a minimum 12% acai pulp content in every batch. many competitors claim 12% but regularly deliver 10-12%. our acai pure pouches contain just two ingredients — organic acai pulp and filtered water — with no fillers, no emulsifiers, and no additives used to compensate for lower pulp content. our formulations are developed by a rutgers-trained food scientist who has been with the company since 2015.
what's the difference between your acai pouches, scoopable products, and smoothie bowl bases?
acai pure pouches are 100g frozen packets of pure organic acai — blend with banana or liquid for a smoothie bowl. scoopable superfruits are pre-blended 3-gallon pails for foodservice operators — scoop directly and serve, no blending required. smoothie bowl bases are half-filled pint containers ready to top straight from the freezer — no blending, no tempering needed. ready-to-eat bowls come fully assembled with toppings — thaw 15 minutes and eat.
are your products organic?
our acai ingredient is usda organic certified, sourced from organic-certified suppliers in the brazilian amazon. not all final products carry usda organic certification as a whole — contact us for product-specific certification details.
where are your products manufactured?
all acai exotic products are manufactured in the usa at our sqf-certified partner facility in greenville, south carolina (optimum frozen foods, sqf food safety code for food manufacturing, edition 9.0). the facility is audited annually by scs global services, an anab-accredited certification body.
do you offer wholesale or private label?
yes. we supply hundreds of bowl shops, cafes, juice bars, and retailers across the us and canada. our private label program requires a minimum annual commitment of 1,000 units and includes stock and custom formulations, packaging design, and fda-compliant labeling. visit our wholesale page for details.
how long has acai exotic been in business?
we were founded in 2013 by taylor and his grandfather jose. spencer joined in 2015, switching his major to food science at rutgers university. after graduating in 2020, he took over product development and quality assurance. over the past decade we've evolved from importers to full-scale manufacturers serving customers nationwide.