B’more Organic, Baltimore, Md., recently launched its new Strawberry Skyr Smoothie, which offers 36 grams of protein in every bottle.

Jamba Inc., Emeryville, Calif.,is celebrating its 25^th anniversary with a special giveaway in appreciation of its fans’ support. Guests who visit Jamba locations across the nation on April 23^,between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. local time will receive a free small made-to-order juice or and smoothie.

As a seventh-generation cacao farmer, Agro Innova Co. Chief Executive Officer Joseph Montgomery is bringing his skills to the beverage industry with the introduction of Suavva Cacao Smoothies.

Arla Foods Ingredients launched a new ingredient concept that is designed to make it easy to produce delicious, healthy, convenient and environmentally friendly Greek-style yogurt smoothies that are rich in protein and real fruit, it says.

Alpina Foods reintroduced its Alpina Avena Oatmeal Smoothies in new packaging and new flavors as a result of growing demand for Latin American foods and healthy, convenient options.

Inventure Foods Inc., Phoenix, a marketer and manufacturer of specialty food brands under a variety of company-owned and licensed brand names, announced a consumer-facing campaign to invite fans to vote for the next Jamba At Home smoothie recipe. The Jamba brand is owned by Jamba Juice Co., Emeryville Calif.

From 2009 to 2014, juice and smoothie bars saw a 2 percent rise in revenue each year, according to a May 2014 report by IBISWorld, Santa Monica, Calif., titled “Juice & Smoothie Bars in the US.”

Inventure Foods Inc., Phoenix, a marketer and manufacturer of specialty food brands under a variety of company-owned and licensed brand names, launched Jamba Red Fusion and Blue Fusion Fruit & Veggie Smoothies at retail stores.

The Juice Products Association (JPA) released a statement in January highlighting the nutritional benefits of 100 percent juice. “Can something that tastes as good as 100 percent fruit juice be good for you? Research shows it is,” the statement read. “More than just sugar and calories — 100 percent juice is a healthful, nutrient-dense beverage. It also contains beneficial vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (plant compounds).”