Amafruits Earns Green America's Business Seal of Approval

Online, June 30, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Amafruits is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the Green America Business Seal of Approval. The seal is presented to businesses that go beyond product and service quality to set the highest standards in environmental sustainability and social justice, and work to solve, rather than create, environmental and social problems.

To be considered for the Seal of Approval and earn a listing in the annual National Green Pages™, businesses complete a rigorous screening process to ensure they meet Green America's standards for the environment, community and labor.

Amafruits is known for its Premium Açaí Berry Pulps & Purees sold in convenient, easy-to-use frozen packs at leading retailers and used in juice & smoothie bars across the country. The açaí berry is a dark, purple fruit that grows on palm trees in the Amazon Rainforest (Brazil) and contains one of the highest antioxidant levels of any known food along with over 10 vitamins & minerals, heart-healthy omegas, essential amino acids, valuable electrolytes and is a good source of fiber.

Amafruits' açaí berries are handpicked from wildâ€grown açaí palms in the Amazon River Delta region and are helping play a part in preserving the rainforest. In addition, thousands of jobs for small farmers are created through the harvesting of açaí; and, by buying directly from the farmers' coâ€ops and eliminating intermediaries, Amafruits ensures that farmers are able to receive fair prices for their açaí fruits.

Furthermore, parts of Amafruits proceeds are dedicated to educational and environmental projects in the Amazon aimed at sustainable economic development for the region and the preservation of its ecosystem and native culture.

"We are extremely excited to earn this coveted Seal of Approval," said Rebeca Barros-Hovey, co-founder and President of Amafruits. "It's one of the most respected and recognized symbols in the green marketplace and a powerful way to set Amafruits apart as a leader in its field."

Amafruits is now an Approved member of the Green Business Network, a distinguished and celebrated group of companies that use their products and services as a vehicle for social and environmental change.