Shelf-Stable Functional Smoothies

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YUMI Smoothies-to-Go are Blended to Deliver Specific Benefits

— March 4, 2026 — Lifestyle
YUMI Smoothies-to-Go, a line of shelf-stable smoothies made from whole fruits and vegetables, free from artificial preservatives and added sugar, and blended to deliver specific functional benefits. Thanks to a proprietary preservation process that minimizes heat exposure, YUMI's smoothies preserve more vitamins, color, and flavor than traditional high-heat methods, and deliver "convenient food that actually looks and tastes like the real ingredients it's made from," describes Angela Sutherland, co-founder and co-CEO of YUMI.

These functional smoothies for the whole family are ready to be grabbed in varieties like Apple, Banana & Dragonfruit with Protein; Cinnamon Apple & Sweet Potato with Probiotics, and Mixed Berry with Vitamin C + D.

YUMI Smoothies-to-Go just launched at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide, marking the company's largest retail expansion since its Target debut three years ago.
Protein Cottage Cheese
Consumers are expanding their consumption of protein-rich cottage cheese products as TikTok-driven interest fuels innovation and market growth
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Compared with 12 months ago, how often do you consume cottage cheese or cottage-cheese-based products today?
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Which of the following, if any, have influenced your interest in cottage cheese or cottage-cheese-based products?
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Trend Themes

  1. Shelf-stable Fresh-profile Beverages — Products that retain fresh color, flavor, and nutrient profiles while remaining shelf-stable create new value propositions that challenge refrigerated categories.
  2. Functional Ready-to-drink Nutrition — A move toward single-serve beverages formulated for targeted benefits such as probiotics, protein, or vitamin delivery is reshaping consumer expectations for on-the-go wellness.
  3. Low-heat Preservation Technologies — Proprietary low-heat processing methods that minimize nutrient and sensory degradation enable alternative supply chains and extended distribution footprints.

Industry Implications

  1. Retail Grocery Chains — Expanded shelf placement of shelf-stable functional beverages is altering category layouts and creating cross-merchandising opportunities between fresh, refrigerated, and ambient aisles.
  2. Cpg Beverage Manufacturers — Brands that integrate nutrient-forward formulations with advanced preservation processes are positioned to disrupt traditional juice and smoothie suppliers.
  3. Nutraceuticals and Probiotics — Formulating clinically relevant doses of probiotics and micronutrients into convenient beverage formats presents possibilities for new consumer-facing delivery systems.
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