The beverage industry has experienced quite the roller coaster ride over the last couple of years. First, New York City tried to ban super-sized sugar-laden drinks. Now, Maryland is in position to become the first state to ban the sale of energy drinks to minors. Whatever the questionable ingredient is that forces such government regulation, today’s refrigerated and frozen beverages don’t have it. Instead, they promote energy in a healthy way.
At-home smoothies
Inventure Foods, Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., expanded its Jamba at-home smoothie line to include Blue Fusionand Red Fusion. Each package contains frozen fruit and vegetable blocks that, when blended with one cup of apple juice, make two, 8-ounce servings. Combining blueberry, banana, apple, blackberry, carrot, broccoli and spinach ingredients, Blue Fusiondelivers a smoothie suitable for any time of day, while Red Fusionfeatures a blend of red raspberry, strawberry, dark sweet cherry, purple carrot and sweet potato ingredients to offer a refreshing beverage equally suitable as a post-workout refreshment or a better-for-you snack.