# Savory-Sweet Smoothies Booster Juice’s KD Smoothie Has a Surprising Blend of Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-08-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-smoothie References: [barrie360](https://barrie360.com/kraft-dinner-smoothie-pickle-coffee-cne-toronto-foods-2026/) & [theex](https://www.theex.com/map/?food=kd-smoothie&loc=food-building)  Savory-sweet snacks are on the rise, and at this year’s Canadian National Exhibition, Booster Juice is proving there’s also a place for [savory-meets-sweet drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-stone) with its KD Smoothie. This boundary-pushing smoothie, so bold and unexpected that it practically dares people to give it a try, combines KD Shaker Original Cheese with mango, pineapple juice, and vanilla frozen yogurt. Fair food is as much about the experience as it is the eating, with over-the-top creations turning a simple snack into something people line up for and remember. Some adventurous eaters will try anything once, and then some need a little more convincing, but might be convinced when there’s a [bold twist on something familiar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biy-milkshakes), taking a food they already know and love and turning it into a can’t-miss, one-time indulgence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 92% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Savory-sweet Beverages:** Unexpected flavor pairings in drinks create novelty-driven menu moments that appeal to adventurous consumers seeking memorable, shareable indulgences. - **Familiar Food Mashups:** Beloved branded ingredients reimagined in unusual formats open space for limited-time products that balance comfort with curiosity. - **Experiential Fair Snacks:** Over-the-top edible attractions transform foodservice offerings into event-based entertainment with strong social media and foot-traffic potential. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Menu experimentation with bold hybrid flavors gives fast-casual and beverage chains new ways to generate buzz beyond traditional seasonal launches. - **Food and Beverage:** Cross-category ingredient blending expands product development possibilities for brands looking to blur the line between snack, dessert, and drink occasions. - **Events and Festivals:** Novelty concessions at high-traffic gatherings support premium pricing and consumer trial by turning limited availability into part of the appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tangy Pickle Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-smoothie.md) - [Sweet-Savory Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-mac-cheesecake.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Brand Evolutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-kind-of-delicious.md) - [Gut-Friendly Functional Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trust-your-gut-smoothie.md) - [Dessert-Inspired RTD Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-bananas.md) - [Nutritious Limited-Edition Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitedtime-seasonal-offering.md) - [Fruit-Forward Sorbet Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorbet-smoothie-collection.md) - [Protein Meal Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Protein-meal-pairings.md) - [Purpose-Driven Snack Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood-booster-ball.md)