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Touted as the “power berry,” acai is known for its high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and potassium to name a few. This dark purple berry is native to Central and South America and has a flavor profile similar to its berry counterparts but just a little more sweet & tart, with a hint of chocolate. We are spotting acai in new products from desserts & ice cream, juice drinks and nutritional beverages. Let’s take a closer look and see where acai is appearing on the menu, in new products, and social media.

A Quick Look at Acai:

• Acai is showing 25% growth on restaurant menus since 2021.
• There are over 3 million posts on Instagram using the hashtag #acai.
• From 2018-2022, there have been 849 global acai flavored new product introductions.
• Blueberry is the top flavor paired with acai.

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