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flag Brazil named the acai berry its national fruit in 2026 to fight biopiracy and protect Indigenous rights.

flag Brazil has declared the acai berry its national fruit in January 2026 to combat biopiracy, protecting the Amazonian superfood from foreign exploitation. flag The move aims to assert national sovereignty over acai, a staple in Indigenous diets for centuries, and ensure fair benefit-sharing as global demand for its health properties grows. flag While the law is seen as symbolic, it highlights ongoing challenges in enforcing international agreements like the Nagoya Protocol, especially when raw materials are exported for processing abroad. flag The decision underscores Brazil’s push to strengthen local research, preserve traditional knowledge, and prevent foreign companies from profiting without consent or compensation.

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