# Upcycled Instant Smoothies The 2050 Smoothie Can Be Prepared in a Water Bottle on the Go By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-08-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-smoothie References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/the2050smoothie/the-2050-smoothie-the-upcycled-fruit-smoothie?ref=section-food-craft-view-more-discovery-p1) The 2050 Smoothie is a [nutritious, upcycled and instant smoothie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deeper-wellness-smoothie) that helps to repurpose rescued produce. The first-of-its-kind instant smoothie made from upcycled produce can be made in as little as 60 seconds and can be enjoyed in a trio of Northwest-inspired flavors: Rainier Berry, Seattle Summer and Evergreen. These simple, preservative-free smoothies are made only with [real fruit and vegetable ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/froosh) like berries, bananas, peaches and spinach, and with innovative drying technology, fresh flavor and nutrients are retained. A 2050 Smoothie bag contains everything that's necessary for making a delicious smoothie, as its powdered contents are ready co be combined with water and ice. On the go, the [instant smoothie powder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-singles-to-go) can also be mixed with water and disrupted in a shaker bottle for a quick and nourishing drink. Image Credit: 2050 Smoothie ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Food:** Creating nutritious food and reducing food waste by repurposing rescued produce. - **Instant Food:** Designing convenient and quick-to-prepare food products that cater to busy lifestyles. - **Preservative-free Products:** Developing food and beverages without the use of artificial preservatives to meet consumer demand for clean label products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore upcycling practices and create innovative products like upcycled smoothies. - **Consumer Goods:** Companies in the consumer goods industry can tap into the instant food market by offering quick and easy-to-prepare products. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can focus on developing preservative-free alternatives to cater to the growing demand for clean label products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant Yogurt Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogoody.md) - [Clean-Pressed RTD Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phyll.md) - [Functional Smoothie Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-green-smoothie.md) - [Snackable Gut-Friendly Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-shaker.md) - [On-the-Go Fruit Protein Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-smoothie.md) - [Longevity-Focused Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitless-smoothie.md) - [Nutritious Post-Workout Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postworkout-smoothie.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Drinkable Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-salad.md) - [Health-Focused Fruity Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-pop.md)