0. Executive Summary
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Judgment axis

Key judgment

Item IdentityThe representative plant entity for No. 182 is Euterpe oleracea Mart. of the Arecaceae family. It is an accepted species from Kew. ( Plants of the World Online )
Key roleIt is a representative crop connected through the production-pulp processing-cold chain-export chain, in which fruits from the Amazon region are rapidly pulped at the source and converted into frozen pulp, puree, beverage base, powder, and processed food .
Harvesting principleRecord Species, origin, harvest date, fruit maturity, cluster, and Farm/harvesting area in Lot, and separate raw materials for pulp processing, seeds, and by-products.
Product separationSeparate into Fresh Fruit → Selected Fruit → Açaí Pulp → Frozen Pulp/Puree → Concentrate or Powder → Bowl·Smoothie·Beverage Ingredient.
Separation of similar itemsE. oleracea and E. precatoria are different accepted species, so they are not registered as the same Plant Entity. ( Plants of the World Online )
Brazil Official StatisticsIBGE's 2024 extractive acai production was 247.5 thousand tons , of which Pará accounted for 168.5 thousand tons, or 68.1% . This must be managed separately from cultivated PAM statistics. ( Agência de Notícias )
Cultivation statisticsIBGE conducts separate surveys on cultivated acai production within PAM, with Pará being the core production area. The latest national figures for cultivated types and wild-harvested types are not arbitrarily aggregated. ( IBGE )
Domestic statisticsSince the government-approved statistics on South Korea's acai cultivation area and production volume were not verified in this v1.0 version, they will be entered later after verification of the official raw data.
Processing standardsBrazil's MAPA operates a PIQ system for fruit juices and pulps, and acai pulp is also subject to the relevant quality and product classifications. ( Agricultura )
Supply and demand riskThe key factors are production concentration in Brazil and the Amazon, distinction between cultivated and harvested types, rapid quality deterioration after harvest, microorganisms and foreign matter, pulping hygiene, frozen distribution, mixing of species and origin, pulp dilution and solid content, exchange rates and frozen logistics.
Operating PrinciplesSpecies-Origin-Production Type-Farm/Extraction Area-Fruit Lot-Pulp Batch-Frozen/Powder Product-Buyer Connect RFQ.
Final goalIt is to build supply chain intelligence that connects botany, quality, processing, and cold chain data, ranging from fruits native to Brazil to Korean frozen pulp, smoothies, and PB buyers.
1. Plant Identity & Product Master

Basic fields

detail

Korean nameAsai
English nameAçaí / Acai
Representative scientific nameEuterpe oleracea Mart.
classificationArecaceae → Euterpe → E. oleracea
Edible partsThe pulp portion centered on the exocarp and mesocarp recovered from the fruit
Non-edible · Separate managementLarge seeds, fibrous residues, foreign matter, non-marketable fruit, etc.
Major harvesting stagesMature fruit suitable for pulp processing
Basic product formFresh Fruit·Pulp·Frozen Pulp·Pure·Concentrate·Powder
Basic processing stageHarvesting → Sorting → Washing → Softening/Pretreatment → Pulping → Sieving → Cooling/Freezing → Concentration/Drying
Basic useAcai bowls, smoothies, beverages, desserts, food ingredients, private brands, exports
Similarity PrinciplePlant Entity separate from other Euterpe species such as E. precatoria

Kew describes Euterpe oleracea as a palm tree that grows in wet tropical biomes and is a food-use species. ( Plants of the World Online )

Product Master

Product

Product stage

Key Management Standards

Açaí Seed Lotbreeding materialsSpecies·Seed Source·Lot
Açaí Seedling LotSeedling cultivationSeed Lot · Age · Health
Cultivated Açaí Field LotCultivation typeFarm · Cultivation Method · Harvest Year
Extractive Area LotCollection typeRegion · Extraction Area · Management Organization · Origin
Fresh Açaí BunchHarvesting stageHarvest date, cluster, maturity status
Fresh Fruitraw materialsSpecies · Origin · Color · Damage · Weight
Selected Açaí FruitSelected itemsRemoval of immaturity, overripeness, damage, and foreign matter
Washed FruitWashed itemsWashing water · Hygiene · Batch
Açaí PulpKey processed productsFruit Lot · Pulping · Solids · Microorganisms
Frozen Açaí Pulpfrozen productsPulp Batch · Freezing · Storage Temperature
Açaí PureePureePulp content, homogeneity, and presence of additives
Açaí ConcentrateConcentrateRaw Material Batch, Solids, Concentration Process
Açaí Pulp with WaterDiluted productsCheck Brazil PIQ Type and Solids
Açaí Juice/Beverage BaseBeverage ingredientsIngredient ratio, moisture, and blending
Freeze-dried Açaí Powderfreeze-dried powderParent Pulp · Moisture · Particle Size
Spray-dried Açaí PowderSpray-dried productCarrier · Raw Material Ratio · Particle Size
Whole Fruit-derived PowderFruit-derived powderMethod of removing raw parts and seeds
Açaí Bowl BaseFor dining outFormula including frozen pulp, sugars, fruit juice, etc.
Smoothie BaseFor beveragesViscosity, Brix, Mixing Ratio
Açaí Blendmixed productsAcai content, other fruits, sweeteners
OEM·PB Açaí Productfinished productFormula · MOQ · Raw Material Lot · Contract
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation

Classification criteria

Subdivision type

Management principles

Plant classificationE. oleracea / E. precatoria, etc.Plant Entity by Species
production methodCultivated / ExtractiveLinked with the IBGE statistical system
Edible partsFruit pulpSeparation of Seed and Fiber Residue
Harvesting stageImmature, ripe, overripeFruit Maturity field
originBrazil→State→Municipality→Farm/AreaTraceability
Distribution methodsFresh Fruit·Pulp·Frozen PulpProduct Separation
Processing formPuree·Concentrate·PowderProcess Entity
Solids and DilutionBy Pulp TypePIQ·Buyer Spec
frozen statechilled/frozenCold chain separate
Final useBowl·Smoothie·Juice·Dessert·IngredientApplication
Transaction typeSource Procurement · Import · Regular Supply · OEM · PBRFQ
Authentication · OriginOrganic, Fair Trade, local certification, etc.Verification of actual evidence
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest

The IBGE separately tracks Brazilian acai production into cultivated acai and wild harvesting. In 2024, wild harvesting acai production was 247.5 thousand tons, with Pará accounting for the largest share at 168.5 thousand tons. ( Agência de Notícias )

step

Essential Dataset

Management purpose

Production planSpecies · Cultivation/Harvesting Type · Area · BuyerSupply plan
satelliteSpecies·Seed Source·LotIdentity
Seedling cultivationSeedling Age · Growth · Seed LotPlant Quality
formulaFarm · Job · DensityCultivation history
Management of extraction areasArea · Region · Sampled TissueExtractive Traceability
growthTree height, crown, inflorescence, fruit setProduction forecast
risingRainfall, temperature, flooding, humiditySupply Risk
Soil and water environmentReal environments such as lowlands and floodplainsProduction characteristics
Fertilization and wateringWhen applicable to cultivation typeField Management
pestsOccurrence and ControlLoss and Safety
Flowering and fruit settingDate · Song Yi-suYield Forecast
Excessive negligenceSize, color, maturityHarvest Forecast
Harvest judgmentExcessive Color · Maturity · BuyerHarvesting at the right time
Pine mushroom harvestDate, Worker, LocationBunch Lot
DepartureCluster → FruitFruit Lot
Origin sortingImmaturity, damage, or foreign matterQuality
transitHarvest → Processing TimeMaintaining quality
purifyingWater quality and hygieneSafety
Pretreatment and softeningTime, temperature, waterPulping suitability
PulpingPulp recovery, water usage, and yieldCore Process
constitutionRemove Seed/FiberProduct Purity
HomogenizationBy productPulp Uniformity
Sterilization and sanitation treatmentApplication by product and countrySafety
coolingPulp temperature controlQuality
freezingFreezing time and temperatureFrozen Product
Frozen storageTemperature and periodCold Chain
concentrationSolid content and processConcentrate
dryFreezing/spraying, etc.Powder
packagingMaterial · Weight · LotDelivery
shipmentBuyer · Quantity · DateTransaction tracking
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management

Quality items

Fresh Fruit

Açaí Pulp

Frozen Pulp/Puree

Powder/Concentrate

finished product

Public rating

SpeciesessentialsuccessionsuccessionsuccessiontrackingPublic/Verified
Production typeCultivation/HarvestingsuccessionsuccessionsuccessiontrackingPublic/Verified
OriginessentialessentialsuccessionsuccessionmarkPublic/Verified
Farm/AreaessentialsuccessionsuccessionsuccessiontrackingVerified
LotessentialessentialessentialessentialessentialVerified/NDA
Harvest dayessentialsuccessionsuccessionsuccessiontrackingVerified
MaturitycoreRaw material inheritanceRaw material inheritancesuccessiontrackingVerified
appearanceColor/DamageColor and homogeneityColor and thawing statusBy productQCMember
weightessentialBatchBatchBatchBy productNDA
alien substancecorecorecorecorecoreVerified
Seeds and fiber residuescoresuccessionBy productQCVerified
moisturestate of negligenceBy product typeBy product typePowder CoreBy productVerified
Total solidscorecoreConcentrate CoreBy productVerified/NDA
pHcoreBy productBy productBy productVerified/NDA
ColorExcessive colorcorecoreBy productBy productVerified
microorganismIf necessarycorecorecoreConformity to standardsVerified/NDA
pathogenic microorganismsRaw material riskcorecoreBy productConformity to standardsVerified/NDA
pesticide residuesCultivation type centerRaw material verificationRaw material inheritancetestConformity to standardsVerified/NDA
heavy metalsRisk-basedtesttesttestConformity to standardsVerified/NDA
Cleaning historyessentialsuccessionsuccessiontrackingVerified
Pulping historyessentialsuccessionsuccessiontrackingNDA
Amount of water addedKey Points by Product TypesuccessiontrackingNDA
Sterilization historyWhen applyingsuccessionsuccessiontrackingNDA
Freeze historyessentialtrackingVerified/NDA
Freezing temperaturecoreCold ChainNDA
Thawing historyKey to distributionfinished productNDA
Concentration historyConcentrate is essential.trackingNDA
Drying historyPowder is essential.trackingNDA
CarrierEssential for spray-driedmarkNDA
packagingraw materialsessentialessentialessentialessentialVerified
Expiration dateBy productBy productBy productessentialVerified
ShipmentessentialessentialessentialessentialessentialVerified
Returns and ClaimsrecordrecordrecordrecordrecordNDA
RepurchaseBuyer ConnectionBuyer ConnectionBuyer ConnectionBuyer ConnectionBuyer ConnectionNDA

Lot Master Required Field

Lot ID · Item/Product Type · Scientific Name · Species Verification · Production Type (Cultivated/Extractive) · Country/State/City/Farm/Harvesting Area · Producer/Harvesting Organization · Seed/Plant Lot · Harvest Date · Cluster Lot · Fruit Maturity · Weight/Size/Color/Damage/Foreign Matter · Pesticide Use History (Cultivated Type) · Pesticide Residue/Microorganism/Heavy Metal Test Report · Harvest→Processing Time · Washing/Softening/Pulping/Sieving History · Water Added Amount · Total Solids/pH · Pulp Parent Lot · Sterilization/Cooling/Freezing/Frozen Storage History · Concentration/Drying/Carrier History · Packaging Date · Best Before Date · Shipper · Returns/Claims · Repurchase

5. Korea Market & Demand Structure

Customers

Purchase criteria

Cooperation opportunities

Frozen fruit importerSpecies·Origin·Pulp Spec·Cold ChainBrazil RFQ
Acai specialty storeFrozen Pulp · Color · Viscosity · FlavorRegular supply
Cafes · FranchisesBowl Base · Smoothie BaseB2B
Hotels and food service companiesFrozen Pulp PortionFoodservice
Juice manufacturerPuree·Concentrate·BrixBeverage
Smoothie manufacturerFrozen Pulp BlendRTD/Foodservice
Ice cream and dessertsColor, pulp content, viscosityIngredient
Yogurt and dairy productsPuree·PowderApplication
BakeryPowder·PureeFood Ingredient
HMRFrozen Portion·PureeMeal Product
Powder manufacturing and distributionPowder · Carrier · OriginB2B
Online/DistributionFrozen Pulp PowderRetail
PBBowl·Smoothie·PowderPrivate Label
General health foodsIngredient Content and LabelingFood Ingredient
Export and re-export companiesBrazil Origin · Processing SourceTrade
Research InstitutePulping, Freezing, Color, Microorganisms, Supply ChainR&D
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence

The key to acai's international supply chain lies in on-site pulping and freezing rather than the fruit itself . The Brazilian government operates a registration, quality, hygiene, and labeling system for pulp and fruit juice, and regulations and customs classifications for export acai also vary depending on the Product Form and processing method. ( Serviços e Informações do Brasil )

step

Key variables

Operational judgment

Brazilian productionCultivated/Extractive·StateOrigin Risk
harvestMaturity · Season · BunchRaw Material
Collection at the production siteTime and temperatureQuality
Washing and sortingHygiene and foreign matterRaw QC
PulpingPulp Yield·Water AdditionCore Processing
Cooling/FreezingTime and temperatureCold Chain
saveFrozen InventorySupply
Brazil exportsHS·Pulp Spec·CertificateExport
International frozen logisticsContainer·TemperatureQuality
Korean importsHS · Food Inspection · OriginCompliance
domestic cold storageTemperature and thawing managementCold Chain
Portioning/OEMPortion·FormulaProduct
Bowl/Smoothie ManufacturingBlend · Sugars · Other FruitsApplication
Powder distributionDrying·Carrier·COAIngredient
RFQSpec·MOQ·DeliveryProcurement
RepurchaseColor · Flavor · Price · Delivery TimeSupplier Score

Trade Dataset

item

v1.0 processing

Fresh Açaí Fruit HSFuture verification of the Korea Customs Service's current HS-K
Frozen Açaí Pulp HSVerification based on product composition and presence of added sugars
Açaí Puree HSVerification by processing state
Concentrate HSVerification based on solid content and additives
Juice/Beverage Base HSVerification by beverage composition
Freeze-dried Powder HSVerification of official classification in powder form
Spray-dried Powder HSSeparate verification by Carrier and Composition
Korea's import volumeInput after official verification of raw data
Korean import valueInput after official verification of raw data
Major countries of originKorea Customs Service verification of raw data by country of origin
Customs clearance unit priceCalculated from the same HS, same product, and same unit
Brazil production statisticsCultivated PAM / Extractive PEVS separate
FTAVerification by Country, HS, and Criteria of Origin
QuarantineCheck Fresh Fruit/Seed and Processed Pulp separately
Food standardsLinking Korea MFDS, Brazil MAPA, and destination country standards
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence

Products and processes

Key conditions

RFQ conversion

Fresh FruitSpecies·Origin·MaturityProcessor RFQ
Selected FruitMaturity, foreign matter, damagePulp Processor
Washed FruitHygiene and cleaningFood-grade
Açaí PulpSolids · pH · Pulp YieldCore RFQ
Frozen PulpPulp Spec · Freezing · Cold ChainCafe/Foodservice
Açaí PureeHomogeneity and contentBeverage/Dessert
ConcentrateSolid content and concentration processB2B
Bowl BasePulp, sugars, other fruitsFoodservice/OEM
Smoothie BaseViscosity · FormulaBeverage
Freeze-dried PowderParent Pulp · Moisture · Particle SizePremium Ingredient
Spray-dried PowderCarrier contentFood Manufacturer
Blend PowderAcai content · Other ingredientsPB
Seed FractionPulping byproductSeparate verification of bio, materials, feed, etc.
Fiber ResidueProcessing residueReview of feed, compost, and bio-utilization
Reject FruitNon-commercial products andProcessing conversion is after safety verification

In acai, seeds make up the majority of the fruit and the pulp is relatively thin, so separating Fruit Weight and Recoverable Pulp Yield is important for RFQ cost calculation. Since actual yields vary by production region, fruit condition, and pulping equipment, they are entered in the Verified Pilot.

Since Brazil's MAPA PIQ system provides a foundation for classifying and managing acai products based on characteristics such as solid content, Buyer RFQs should require actual pulp content, water addition, solid content, and the presence of additives, rather than simply 100% açaí. ( Agricultura )

PRP — Product Research Profile

PRP

Key research questions

Fresh Fruit PRPWhich fruit species, origin, and level of maturity are suitable for pulping?
Production Type PRPHow do the origin, supply stability, and price structure differ between cultivated and harvested types?
Pulp PRPDo the Fruit Lot, water addition, pulping process, and solid content match the Buyer Spec?
Frozen Pulp PRPIs the Cold Chain maintained from pulping at the source to the point of use by the buyer?
Puree PRPAre the pulp content, additives, and viscosity suitable for the finished product requirements?
Powder PRPAre the Parent Pulp, Drying Method, Carrier, and Particle Size Clear?
Bowl PRPCan you distinguish between pure pulp and sweetened/blended bowl base?
Export PRPDo the Brazilian Product Spec match the Korean HS, Food Standards, and Buyer Spec?
8. AX Transformation

first of all

Execution item

Performance indicators

1Species·Origin·Cultivated/Extractive·Harvest Lot required valueEssential Field Completion Rate
2Separation of Fresh Fruit, Pulp, Frozen Pulp, Puree, Powder ProductsProduct identification rate
3Linking weather, water level, flowering, fruit set, and harvest dataProduction Coverage
4Video AI screening for overcoloration, maturity, damage, and foreign matterGrade Accuracy
5Bunch→Fruit Lot TrackingHarvest Traceability
6Harvest-to-Pulp Time Automatic RecordingLead-time compliance rate
7Fruit → Pulp Yield Data ConversionPulp Yield
8Automatic recording of water addition and total solidsPIQ Spec Compliance Rate
9Microorganisms, pH, and COA Automatic ConnectionSafety Coverage
10Freezer temperature IoT connectionCold-chain completion rate
11Detection of freeze escape and thaw eventsExcursion Rate
12Production volume and season forecastSupply Forecast
13Pulp Yield PredictionYield Forecast
14Price and frozen inventory forecastSupply Risk
15Product–Buyer AI MatchRFQ → Sample Conversion Rate
16Buyer Ratings & Repurchase LinkRepeat Order Rate
9. Industry Problem Bank

Problem group

Problem Definition

Required data

E. oleracea–E. Precatoria used interchangeablyAçaí common name under Species mixedScientific Name
Mixed cultivation–harvesting statisticsPAM·PEVS Production Volume Overlap·MisunderstandingProduction Type
Disconnection from originDifficulty in tracing the origin of powders and pulpFarm/Area
Fruit maturity variationVariation in color, pulp yield, and qualityMaturity
Post-harvest quality degradationDelay in collection at production sitesHarvest-to-Pulp Time
Weather and Water Level RiskChanges in Amazon Production and Harvest AccessibilityClimate/Hydrology
pestsCultivation-type production lossPest Dataset
alien substanceIncorporation of the extraction and pulping processesQC
microorganismSafety Risk of High-Moisture Pulp FoodsMicrobiology
pesticide residuesCultivated supply chainSpray·COA
Pulp yield variationDifference in recoverable pulp compared to fruitYield
Amount of water added is unknownDistortion of Pulp Standard and Price ComparisonProcess Data
Solid content variationProduct Grade DiscrepancyTotal Solids
freezing delayDeterioration of color, microorganisms, and sensory propertiesProcess Time
Cold Chain SeverFrozen pulp quality degradationTemperature Log
Thawing and RefreezingQuality and Safety RiskExcursion Log
Puree–Pulp confusionDifference in actual content of the Product FormProduct Master
Powder Parent Lot DisconnectionDifficulty in identifying the species and origin of the powderGenealogy
Carrier unknownDistortion of the actual acai content in the powderFormula
Sweetened Bowl Base MixConfusion between pure pulp and added-grade productsIngredient List
HS classification errorCustoms classification differences between Frozen, Puree, and PowderHS Mapping
Price and Exchange Rate RiskChanges in Brazil's procurement costsTrade/FX
Frozen logistics costsThe core of international export costsLogistics
Repurchase not reflectedBuyer experience is not linked to supplier selectionBuyer Evaluation
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model

RFQ Type

Public Registration

Verify/NDA

Cultivated Açaí FruitSpecies·State·SeasonFarm · Quantity · Unit Price
Extractive FruitSpecies · Region · Collection TypeOrganization, volume, and price
Fresh Fruit PurchaseMaturity·OriginActual quantity · Delivery time
Pulp raw material supplyProduct Type · OriginSolids · Price · COA
Frozen PulpSpecies·Pulp TypeLot · Freezing Condition · Unit Price
PureeContent · General StandardsFormula · Unit Price
ConcentrateSolid content and usesConcentration conditions and prices
Freeze-dried PowderDrying Method · OriginParent Lot·COA
Spray-dried PowderCarrier unveiledContent · Formula · Price
Bowl BaseUses · General ConfigurationSugars, other fruits, and fruit combinations
Smoothie BaseViscosity · Fruit ProfileFormula·MOQ
Regular supply for cafes and restaurantsFrozen Portion · PeriodMonthly Usage · Actual Unit Price
HMR · DessertPuree/Pulp SpecificationsFormula
OEM·PBBowl·Smoothie·PowderMOQ · Recipe · Contract
importBrazil Origin·ProductHS · Volume · Unit Price
Export and re-exportProduct · Destination CountryHS · Origin · Regulation
Cold-chain demonstrationFrozen PulpTemperature Log
Technology demonstrationAI Sorting, Pulping, and Yieldraw data
Research cooperationSpecies · Production · Processing · Cold ChainIP · Exam materials
11. RFQ Request First

① Need Products & Materials

Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching

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② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)

Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching

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③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)

Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching

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Version History

Version

Main contents

situation

v1.0Plant Identity · E. oleracea/E. precatoria Isolation · Cultivated/Extractive · Fruit · Pulp · Frozen · Puree · Powder · Cold Chain · RFQ Basic Structure Registrationcomplete
v1.1IBGE Latest Cultivated PAM Detailed Statistics · Korean HS · Import Market · MFDS Food Standards Official Raw Data Verificationexpected
v2.0Quality by Fresh Fruit, Pulp, Frozen Pulp, Puree, Concentrate, Powder, and Bowl Base, PIQ, Cold-Chain, and PRP Segmentationexpected
v3.0Brazil Farm·Extractive Community–Pulp Processor–Cold-chain Exporter–Korea Import·Food·Cafe·PB Buyer Verified Container Combinationexpected