About Us

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. our bowls, bowl bases and scoopable pails are made in the usa at an sqf-certified partner facility, our acai and dragon fruit packets are packed at the source, and there are no fillers in our products.

Taylor and Spencer sampling acai, and their grandfather Jose with the delivery truck
founded in 2013sqf certified manufacturingrutgers-trained food scienceminority-owned business

from grandfather to grandsons

2013

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.

Watercolor acai, dragon fruit, coconut and guarana
2015

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 — setting strict quality standards for our acai and developing formulations that let the fruit speak for itself, without fillers or shortcuts.

Watercolor guarana branch
today

over a decade later, we've evolved from importers to full-scale manufacturers — producing frozen superfruit bases, smoothie bowls, and grab-and-go retail products for customers nationwide. our bowls, bowl bases and scoopable pails are made in the usa at our sqf-certified partner facility in south carolina.

Watercolor dragon fruit

why acai lovers choose us

the acai exotic way
the usual way
where the acai comes from
straight from our partners in the brazilian amazon
vs
passed down a chain of brokers
what's in the pack
acai pure is organic acai + citric acid. that's it.
vs
diluted acai stretched with fillers
who makes it
a family, with a rutgers-trained food scientist on staff
vs
a faceless brand
what's on the label
every ingredient has a reason — and we'll tell you why
vs
long lists you can't pronounce

real acai. real people. nothing to hide.

acai pure packets: organic acai pulp and citric acid, with no added sugar

direct sourcing partnerships with trusted suppliers in the brazilian amazon

bowls, bowl bases and scoopable pails made 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

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, the natural pigments in the fruit.
how do you source your acai from brazil?
we work closely with trusted sourcing partners in the brazilian amazon 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.
what makes acai exotic different from competitors?
we work directly with our sourcing partners in the amazon instead of through brokers. our acai pure packets contain just organic acai pulp and citric acid, with no added sugar, fillers or emulsifiers. 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 packs, scoopable pails and smoothie bowl bases?
acai packs come in 100g frozen packets — blend with banana or liquid for a smoothie bowl. scoopable pails hold 3 gallons of pre-blended base 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. ask us about organic certification for your finished product. products manufactured in south carolina are kosher certified by the ou, and our brazil-sourced products are kosher certified by tartikov (bdmc), an ultra-orthodox certification. our ingredients are non-gmo.
where are your products manufactured?
our ready-to-eat bowls, bowl bases and scoopable pails are made in the usa at our sqf-certified partner facility in greenville, south carolina (optimum frozen foods), which is sqf level 2 certified. our acai pure and acai + guarana packets are packed at the source in brazil, and our diced dragon fruit is packed in vietnam.
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. see our wholesale page and private label 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.

come taste the difference