# Exotic Probiotic Smoothie Pouches The NOMVA Island Time Probiotic Smoothies are Nutrient-Dense By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiotic-smoothies References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-nomva-island-time-probiotic-smoothie/) & [livenomva](http://livenomva.com/) Making your own smoothie means keeping all the essential ingredients on hand and taking the time to prepare it, but the NOMVA Island Time Probiotic Smoothies are a new flavor option that further decrease the need for this process. The smoothie pouch is made with a delicious blend of pineapple, spinach, mango, banana and spirulina, which makes it a healthy snack to enjoy between meals or even in the morning on your commute. The NOMVA Island Time Probiotic Smoothies are [USDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swirl-smoothie-bowls) Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified and contain just 80 calories per serving to make it a delicious yet healthy snack for consumers of all ages to enjoy. The smoothie maintains the brand's focus on [pouch packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaya-foods-smoothie-pops) as an effective solution to make its products ideal for enjoyment on-the-go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Convenient Smoothie Pouches:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the ready-to-drink smoothie market by offering convenient and nutritious smoothie pouches that are easy to consume on-the-go. - **Pineapple-based Smoothie Flavors:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the smoothie industry by introducing pineapple-based flavors that offer a unique and refreshing taste experience to consumers. - **Probiotic Snacks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the snack food industry by creating probiotic-infused products that provide both health benefits and convenience to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Ready-to-drink Smoothies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the ready-to-drink smoothie industry to explore unique packaging solutions that enhance convenience and portability for consumers. - **Fruit Processing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fruit processing companies to develop new and innovative flavors using pineapple as a base ingredient for smoothies, catering to the growing demand for exotic and tropical flavors. - **Health Food and Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for health food and snack companies to incorporate probiotics into their products, offering a healthier snacking option and meeting the increasing consumer demand for functional foods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Laden Probiotic Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteinladen-probiotic-smoothies.md) - [Pouch-Packaged Fruit Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motts-fruit-smoothie.md) - [Prebiotic Protein Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prebiotic-protein-smoothie.md) - [Shelf-Stable Smoothie Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outshine.md) - [Nutritious Pouch-Packaged Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomadic-good-to-go.md) - [On-the-Go Fruit Protein Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-smoothie.md) - [Collaborative Probiotic Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeway-probiotic-sunrise-smoothie.md) - [Health-Focused Fruity Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-pop.md) - [Toddler-Targeted Organic Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-smoothies.md)