NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Vitasti, Inc. (OTCBB:VITS) (the "Company") announces that it has entered into an agreement with Sambazon ("SZ") to market SZ's new proprietary Acai Berry whole food powder in International markets. Through due diligence and research, Sambazon has pioneered the leadership position in Acai by producing the highest quality product available in the market at the fairest prices. Sambazon is committed to setting the bar for Acai standards while being fair to its customers," says Tammy-Lynn McNabb, President of Vitasti Inc. "What is most impressive about Sambazon is the company's integrity and commitment to its 'Sustainable Acai' forest project which supports thousands of cooperative farmers in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil. Through volume orders by Vitasti, the company will receive the best pricing for itself and its customer base, she adds.
As an International Broker for SI, the company will not only produce its own line of Acai Berry products, including its Granola line, but work with various international companies in developing and private labeling their own line of products. The company is currently working with two large organizations in developing Acai lines for the consumer health foods market. Vitasti believes that the Acai Berry is set to become a leading supplement in the health and wellness industry and "by partnering with the leading producer of the berry, we are strongly positioned to dominate the marketplace," says McNabb.
"Based on the structure of the deal, it made sense from a business perspective to partner with Sambazon as they are pioneers in bringing the Acai Berry from the Amazon. What impressed us most is that in 2004, 20,000 locals were involved in the harvest of their Certified Organic Acai through a Fair Trade program, supporting the social and environmental attributes of this newly discovered fruit", says McNabb. "Sambazon is committed to providing the highest quality Certified Acai fruit at the lowest cost," says Ryan Black, CEO of Sambazon.
About Sambazon
Founded in 2000 in southern California, Sambazon is the leading producer and manufacturer of the Acai Berry and Acai Berry products. Aside from producing the berry in Brazil, the company markets a line of Acai Smoothie drinks, supplements and frozen packs of Pure Acai, all sold in retail stores across North America. Sambazon (Sustainable Management of the Brazilian Amazon) supports indigenous economies through responsible extraction and sustainable development, harvesting fruit as a renewable resource for the Rainforest rather that harvesting the forest itself. For more information visit: www.sambazon.com
About Vitasti, Inc.
Vitasti, Inc. is well known in the specialty foods industry for producing and delivering exceptional products and services to its customers. The company meets the needs of consumers who follow specialized diets. The company's focus is to develop or joint venture with developers to produce and distribute leading edge products and services within the health and wellness industry and meet the needs of ailments related to diet and nutrition.
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