‘Superfood’ promoted by Oprah robs Amazon poor of staple

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‘Superfood’ promoted by Oprah robs Amazon poor of staple
Written by Adriana Brasileiro/Bloomberg.com

May 14, 2009, US - Rising sales of acai, a purple Amazon berry promoted as a “superfood” on Oprah Winfrey's website, are depriving Brazilian jungle dwellers of a protein-rich nutrient they’ve relied on for generations. Full story

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