Factories in Araçariguama/SP and Greater Belém/PA · Hubs in Portugal and Spain
About us · Whaka
We are Whaka. An açaí manufacturer driven by the strength of our roots and the ambition to go further.
Explore our storyOur story begins here.
With the strengthWhat drives us
+500riverside families working directly with us
Before the factory came an insight. In 1995, on the riverbanks of Belém, our founder saw an opportunity in açaí that was going to waste: to create income for people who live from the forest and bring food to those far beyond it.
The answer began with direct partnerships with local cooperatives. It grew through infrastructure, technology and new markets. And it still starts in the same place: respect for the people who harvest the fruit and the forest that makes it all possible.
A story in motion
Every milestone opened a new path.
Explore the years of our journey.
01 / An opportunity by the river
Our açaí operation begins in Belém. Relationships with riverside communities and cooperatives lay the foundations for a supply chain that brings together responsible harvesting, income opportunities and respect for our roots.
02 / Our roots reach further
The founding of Whaka in Barueri brings Amazonian pulp to new sales channels. Manufacturing turns the raw material into products and brings our story to more shelves.
03 / Ambition without borders
The launch of our international operation opens a new chapter. Taking açaí to other markets connects our roots with different cultures, ways of enjoying food and business partners.
04 / Growing close to our roots
Opening our plant in the Belém region strengthens processing at source. A decisive step in controlling raw material quality and following the fruit from the very beginning of the supply chain.
05 / Room for the next leap
We move production to a new, larger industrial complex. Capacity reaches 55,000 litres a day, keeping pace with market growth and improving production efficiency.
06 / A milestone to celebrate
Whaka is among Brazil's five largest companies in the açaí category and a leader in private label. With a presence in 19 countries, global expansion brings our roots to new shelves — through Whaka and the brands we develop for our partners.
From our roots to the future
From choosing ingredients to caring for the forest and its people, we seek improvements at every stage.
Making informed choices is part of taking care of yourself. Explore the ingredients, portions and options in our range to find what fits your routine, without giving up flavour.
A standing forest has value for those who live from it and for all of us. Valuing açaí and its origins means recognising the importance of biodiversity and conserving the Amazon.
People are at the heart of our story. Partnerships with riverside families and cooperatives connect the knowledge of those who harvest the fruit with opportunities to take açaí further.
Care for nature also guides our packaging choices. The Excellence, Black, Glow, Gourmet and The Whaka ranges include biodegradable paperboard packaging, combining care for the product with concern for the environment. Proper disposal is also part of this commitment.
Nature meets technology
From raw material to finished product, we connect every stage of production. This is how our roots reach further and care follows every batch.
From the forest to your table · Illustrative composition
01 / Benevides · Greater Belém, Pará
Close to the harvest, we process fresh açaí in under 24 hours. Our facilities at source preserve the fruit's sensory profile and build on the work of the cooperatives.
02 / Araçariguama · São Paulo
Formulation, manufacturing and filling turn pulp into açaí products, frozen creams and solutions for different sales channels. Technology to develop Whaka products and private labels.
Direct partnerships with riverside communities and cooperatives. Responsible management and recognition for the people who know the forest and live from it.
Supply chain control connects raw materials, processing and finished products. Every stage reflects our commitment to origin and quality.
We develop formulations, nutritional profiles and packaging for different channels, from our own product range to private label projects.
Quality control, certifications and refrigerated distribution connect our factories with our partners. Our organic range is certified for Brazil, the European Union and the United States.
From here to new horizons
From Brazil to Europe and Asia, we bring more than flavour. We bring a story that takes on new meaning at every table, in every store and through every partnership.
With hubs in Portugal and Spain, we bring Brazilian production closer to our European partners.
Explore our international operationBrazil: our roots Countries served
Brazil · Argentina · Chile · Peru · Mexico · United States · Portugal · Spain · France · Ireland · United Kingdom · Netherlands · Luxembourg · Germany · Saudi Arabia · United Arab Emirates · Oman · Australia · New Zealand · South Korea
The next chapter is one we write together.
Ready to bring this story to your shelves, develop your own brand or open a new market? That is where our next conversation begins.
Talk to WhakaThe name Whaka was inspired by the Māori language of New Zealand. For our brand, it expresses a connection with nature: valuing the origins of our ingredients and bringing more flavour to your table.
Yes. Whaka is the brand of 4 Elementos Indústria Alimentícia. Our supply chain connects raw material processing in Pará with manufacturing and filling in São Paulo.
In Benevides, in Greater Belém, Pará, and in Araçariguama, São Paulo. Our international operation has hubs in Portugal and Spain.
The açaí operation began in Belém in 1995. Whaka was founded in Barueri in 2014, continuing that journey with a brand and an industrial structure.
