Amazonian Cuisine to Outcompete Deforestation Economies
Founded in 2014, Manioca sells 25+ products and raw materials from the Amazon to markets in Brazil and throughout the world. As an ambassador of Amazonian cuisine that gained traction with prominent chefs, the company recently expanded to sell directly to consumers, with products now appearing on supermarket shelves in Sao Paulo and soon around the world with global brands. As the first 2021 investee of Mirova Natural Capital and the winner of multiple awards, the company aims to show that food products based on sustainably grown Amazonian ingredients can become part of regular food consumption in both Brazil and abroad. The company’s success demonstrates how increased consumption of sustainably produced Amazonian biodiversity can sustain local livelihoods and outcompete the deforestation economy. Join us to meet Paulo Monteiro dos Reis and learn more.
