Does harvesting the Açaí berry destroy the Amazon rainforest?
No, harvesting the Açaí berry actually saves the rainforest! Poachers illegally chop down thousands of trees monthly to obtain and sell a 1 foot section of the palm known as the “palmito” which kills the entire tree. As Açaí harvesting becomes a larger part of their livelihood, the natives to the Brazilian rainforest will gain incentive to preserve the Açaí-bearing palm tree. Just think, drinking Harvest Bay Açaí Fruit Juices can make you healthy and you are helping to save the rainforest at the same time!
