Plant-based protein, supplements and health food company Amazonia says a new innovation hub and international HQ will support global expansion plans.
Amazonia, known mainly for its frozen Acai Energy Superfood brand, is set for rapid growth as it looks to open a brand-new R&D centre next month on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
The Amazonia Innovation Hub will be the international headquarters for the company, with plans to grow its range and global footprint from the 1450 square metre site.
Amazonia founder Dwayne Martens said the site will be a place for sustainable experimentation with plant-sourced superfoods.
“Our new Innovation Hub will become the place where we innovate with plant-sourced nutrition to develop new ways to supplement with nutrient-dense products.
“We will be able to experiment with new product varieties and turn them into future products, while expanding on our global footprint through new distribution channels and product launches in other countries worldwide,” said Martens.
Amazonia, founded in 2008, exports to several countries including South Korea, where it is the leading supplier of plant-based supplements.
The company is also the largest supplier of frozen acai to United Arab Emirates, Europe, and Australia. Martens said there were plans to expand into the Asian market over the coming year.
“Our new site gives us unlimited opportunity to develop new products to launch into the Asian market,” he said.
