# Immune-Boosting Orange Smoothies Smoothie King Launches New 'Immune Builder Orange' Beverage By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-10-22 | Updated 2021-10-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immune-builder-orange References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/smoothie-king-introduces-new-immune-builder-orange-smoothie) & [smoothieking](https://www.smoothieking.com/)  Fast-serve shake chain [Smoothie King](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-tart-cherry-smoothie) has announced the launch of the 'Immune Builder Orange,' a new smoothie specifically crafted to help boost customers' immune systems as we head into the cold and flu season. The new smoothie contains a powerful [immune-supporting blend of antioxidants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergen-c), including 1,000 percent vitamin C, zinc, and vitamins A+E. The beverage itself will be made from a mix of healthy fruits such as apple, pineapple, bananas, mangoes. It will also include a mixed-in proprietary 'Immune Support Enhancer.' In addition to offering customers a convenient way to consume a variety of beneficial nutrients, the new drink has been made with no added sugar or preservatives. The 'Immune Builder Orange' will launch on November 2 and be offered nationwide for a [limited time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitedtime-seasonal-offering). Image Credit: Smoothie King ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Immune-boosting Beverages:** Opportunity for beverage companies to create more drinks with immune-boosting ingredients like vitamins, zinc, and antioxidants. - **Functional Food and Beverages:** Opportunity for companies to create more functional food and drinks that offer specific health benefits. - **Health and Wellness Marketing:** Opportunity to promote products with immune-boosting ingredients and highlight their health benefits to consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can create more products that offer immune-boosting ingredients and health benefits. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunities for health and wellness companies to promote products with immune-boosting ingredients and highlight their health benefits to consumers. - **Retail:** Retailers can stock and promote products with immune-boosting ingredients and health benefits to meet the growing demand from consumers for healthier options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immunity-Enhancing Pumpkin Smoothie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectly-pumpkin-plus-smoothie.md) - [Immune-Boosting Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bolthouse-farms-immunity-suite.md) - [Supercharged Banana-Free Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revitalise.md) - [Vibrant Nutrition Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-juicery-x-cymbiotika.md) - [Detox Immune Supporting Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immune-supporting-smoothies.md) - [Probiotic-Rich Immunity Supplement Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodbelly-immune-support.md) - [Turmeric-Infused Summer Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-sunshine.md) - [Recovery-Promoting Blueberry Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-tart-cherry-smoothie.md) - [Satiating Pumpkin Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-power-meal-smoothie.md)