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The B Balanced and B Strong Bolthouse Farms Smoothies Offer More Nutrition

— February 27, 2018 — Lifestyle
'B Strong' and 'B Balanced' are two new product lines of better-for-you Bolthouse Farms smoothies that are made with less sugar and more nutritional value. The better-for-you smoothies respond to the fact that many conscious consumers are looking to reduce their intake of sugar.

The Bolthouse Farms B Balanced smoothies have been formulated with 50% less sugar than the leading 100% juice smoothie and have no added sugar. The beverages in Sweet Green, Strawberry Banana, Tropical and Berry flavors are free from artificial flavors and preservatives.

The Bolthouse Farms B Strong protein drinks are fortified with 16 grams of protein per serving and "70% less sugar leading refrigerated protein drink." These premium protein beverages are offered in four flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Coffee and Vanilla Chai.


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Trend Themes

  1. Reduced Sugar Products — With the growing concern for sugar intake, companies can develop and market healthier alternatives by reducing sugar content in their products.
  2. Functional Beverages — As more people prioritize health and wellness, companies can take advantage of this trend by creating functional beverages that provide additional benefits beyond basic hydration or nutrition.
  3. Plant-based Alternatives — With growing interest in plant-based diets and alternatives, companies can create innovative products that are both healthy and sustainable for consumers and the environment.

Industry Implications

  1. Beverage Industry — The beverage industry can use the trend of reduced sugar consumption to develop healthier and low-sugar beverages that cater to conscious consumers.
  2. Fitness Industry — Given the rise of fitness enthusiasts, the fitness industry can market and provide healthier protein drinks and functional beverages to support active lifestyles.
  3. Food Industry — As more consumers are seeking healthier dietary options, the food industry can innovate by incorporating healthier, plant-based ingredients in their products to meet the growing demand for healthy and sustainable food options.
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