As odd as it sounds, that’s what they are doing—growing an acai berry company. Selling and shipping the acai for powder and juice products—shortly before the fruit and its outstanding nutritional benefits became wildly popular. Sometimes rapid growth can catch a company off guard, decimating their supply when demand spikes. The situation is quite different however. The secret to success is that they assist Brazilian locals cultivate an acai supply for their own economy. Previous experience with acai at a trading company in Brazil’s capital, Sao Paulo. Noting how several local fruit-processing plants were being run ineffectively. After securing U.S investors to finance her project, she ran into a wall in the form of Brazilian government red tape. From there on out they decided to take on and conquer the acai market.