Dole sparks innovation with new functional frozen fruit smoothie

Dole Packaged Foods LLC  released its newest innovation, Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark, which has been crafted with a specific blend of nutrient-dense, ingredients to support brain and cognitive health, the Westlake Village, Calif.-based company says. 

"Prompted by the pandemic, consumers today are looking to boost their physical, emotional and mental well-being more than ever," says Orzse Hodi, Dole’s senior vice president and managing director, Americas, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC. "We've developed Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark as a nutritious and convenient smoothie that allows individuals to harness the health benefits of a thoughtfully curated combination of plant-based ingredients to help with memory and focus."

Kosher certified, no sugar added, and non-GMO, Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark's optimal blend invigorates the palate with a delicious fruity flavor from a unique mix of blueberries, bananas, blackberries, dark cherries, acai, and flax designed to deliver a range of benefits and nutrients, including: 

•    Brain and cognitive health support.

•    Memory and focus benefits.

•    Excellent source of antioxidant vitamin C.

•    Good source of dietary fiber.

The smoothie also is simple to make — just add 2 cups of the milk of your choice and blend until smooth. Each pack contains four pre-portioned 8-ounce individual servings that are available in the frozen fruit section at select retailers and online for a suggested retail price of $10.99. The company says the smoothie mixes will have wider availability later this year.