# Nutritional Smoothie Mixes These DaVinci Gourmet Smoothie Mixes Contain Two Servings of Fruit By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davinci-gourmet-smoothie References: [davincigourmet](http://www.davincigourmet.com/natural-fruit-smoothie-mixes-foodservice/) As it's reported by the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-6) Smart Chain that "84% of customers age 18-24 want to see more fast food restaurants offer smoothies," the DaVinci Gourmet smoothie mixes were created with the goal of making it easier for companies to offer more nutritional alternatives. The DaVinci Gourmet smoothie mixes contain no artificial sweeteners, colors, preservatives, or flavors, only feature [natural ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odwalla), and have approximately two servings of fruit per finished 8 oz. drink. The mixes have a number of benefits for operators as well, including a convenient packaging design that makes them perfect for efficient storing. In addition, the DaVinci Gourmet smoothie mixes simply need to be poured over ice and blended -- ensuring consistency, and cutting down on preparation time and ingredient costs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Increased Demand for Smoothies:** The rise in demand for smoothies presents an opportunity for businesses to offer more nutritional alternatives. - **Health-conscious Consumers:** Consumers who are focused on health and wellness seek natural, fruit-based smoothie options. - **Convenience in Packaging:** Convenient packaging of smoothie mixes allows for easy storage and preparation, saving time and reducing costs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Restaurants:** Fast food restaurants can capitalize on the growing demand for smoothies by offering healthier options. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Healthy smoothie mixes can be sold in grocery stores, providing consumers with a convenient and nutritious option at home. - **Hospitality and Catering:** Hotels, resorts, and catering businesses can enhance their menu offerings by incorporating smoothies made from high-quality mixes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Pouched Smoothie Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delice-de-france-and-batch.md) - [Vitaminized Fruit Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/froosh.md) - [Social Good Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-good-1.md) - [Curated Organic Beverage Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-beverage-menu.md) - [Vegetable-Rich Fruit Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-duo.md) - [Plant Replacement Juice Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subi-greens.md) - [Well-Blended Green Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiant-greens-organic-smoothie.md) - [Chef-Crafted Smoothie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-kit.md) - [Nutritious Green Tea Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everbowl.md)