Our Mission
´to allow the best superfruit to be readily consumed all over the world, the tiny berry that changed everything.’
Chris had always been a traveler, an adventurer in search of meaning and experiences beyond the ordinary. His journey took him across continents, exploring cultures, cuisines, and ideas that shaped his vision of the world.
One fateful day, while wandering through São Paulo, he discovered something that would change his life forever—Açaí. He had tried it before in Australia, but never like this. This was different—fresher, richer, bursting with flavor. Intrigued, he spoke to the locals, eager to learn more about this remarkable berry. He discovered that Açaí wasn’t just a fruit; it was a superfood, packed with ten times more antioxidants than blueberries and thirty-five times more vitamin C than oranges.
Chris had always said that if he found a concept he truly believed in while traveling, he would turn it into something bigger—something meaningful. And there, on a warm evening while walking along Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, the idea for Açaí & Me was born. It started as a whisper, a dream so fragile that speaking too loudly about it felt like it might disappear. But Chris knew he had found something special.
The vision was clear: to bring the highest-quality Açaí from Brazil to the world, but with the vibrant, stylish presentation that places like Bali and Australia had perfected. In a world dominated by fast food giants, he wanted to create something different—something that aligned with the growing movements of veganism, sustainability, and conscious eating.
Açaí is one of the most sustainable superfruits on Earth. Every part of it is used—the skin in delicious Açaí bowls, while the seed is repurposed to create premium chocolate, a sustainable alternative to palm oil.
With a deep passion for health, wellness, and the environment, Açaí & Me was officially founded in 2017. Chris’s mission was clear:
“To allow the best superfruit to be readily consumed all over the world—the tiny berry that changed everything.”
From that unforgettable evening in Rio, he pursued his dream relentlessly. Every decision was made with one priority in mind—quality. Açaí & Me sources its Açaí directly from the Amazon palm, harvesting and freezing it within 24 hours to preserve its unparalleled nutritional benefits. No preservatives. No compromises.
Built with love and fueled by passion, Açaí & Me is more than just a brand—it’s a movement toward healthier, more mindful living.
Indulge Deeper
One constant truth Chris noticed was that people of an older age often regretted one thing—not traveling and seeing the world while they had the chance. He grasped this early. After graduating from the University of Manchester with a degree in Economics, he realized that time was too short to postpone adventure. Instead of diving straight into a career, he decided to explore the world first.
With a promising position secured through Pareto Law, Chris made the bold decision to put it on hold and travel.
But how?
With no money and just a dream, his friends called it impossible.
Determined, he sought a skill that was transferable across the world. He couldn’t be an investment banker for three months at a time in different cities, but he could be a bartender. Inspired by the idea, he walked into Manchester House, one of the city’s best bars, and landed the job—not because of experience, but because of attitude.
From there, he took his craft across the world—working and traveling through New York, Dubai, Australia, Southeast Asia, and Ibiza—turning a simple idea into a way of life.
Chris’s journey was anything but conventional. His travels took him across continents, introducing him to new cultures, ideas, and ways of life. It was in Ibiza where everything started to align—a place that felt like a crossroads of adventure and opportunity.
Here, he found himself surrounded by like-minded individuals, each with their own stories of exploration and ambition. It was in this vibrant setting that his vision for the future truly began to take shape.
Chris had always been an explorer, seeking experiences that went beyond the ordinary. For a year, he traveled, immersing himself in different cultures and ways of life. It was during his journey through South America that he stumbled upon something that would change everything—Açaí.
On a scorching day in the middle of São Paulo, Chris tried Açaí by chance. He had tasted it before in Australia, but never like this—never this fresh, this rich in flavor. Intrigued, he spoke to the locals and discovered its remarkable benefits. A superfruit like no other, Açaí contained ten times more antioxidants than blueberries and thirty-five times more vitamin C than oranges.
Chris had always believed that if he found a concept he truly connected with during his travels, he would turn it into something meaningful. And at that moment, walking down Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, he knew—Açaí & Me had to be born.
It started as a whisper, a fragile dream that could vanish if spoken too loudly. But Chris knew this was something special—something worth building.
Chris wanted to create a concept that combined the unmatched quality of Açaí from Brazil with the vibrant presentation and aesthetic seen in places like Bali and Australia. In a world dominated by fast, unhealthy food giants like McDonald’s and Burger King, he envisioned something different—something that could change the way people eat, live, and enjoy life.
Açaí & Me was built on a mission to offer healthy, sustainable, and conscious choices, aligning with the rise of vegan and vegetarian lifestyles, organic and fair trade movements, and efforts to conserve the planet.
Açaí is one of the most abundant and nutritious fruits on Earth. It is entirely sustainable, with every part of the berry being used. The skin is blended into delicious Açaí bowls, while the seed is repurposed to make premium chocolate—a sustainable alternative that many corporations claim is even better than palm oil.
This is our world, so if you care, join us and help us, learn and grow together.
Every bowl you buy is made with love by Chris & Mike, nourishing each and every person.
Our Vision
´to be the healthiest fast food establishment, known simultaneously for both quality of product and quality of service.´