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Blender Bites Named a Winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Best Snack Awards

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blender Bites (CSE: BITE, FWB: JL4, WKN: A3DMEJ), announced today that the 1-Step Frappé, Vanilla Bean-Bio™, and 1-Step Smoothie, Liquid Sunshine™, have been named as winners in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Best Snack Awards in the Fabulous Frozen Finds category.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blender Bites (CSE: BITE, FWB: JL4, WKN: A3DMEJ), announced today that the 1-Step Frappé, Vanilla Bean-Bio™, and 1-Step Smoothie, Liquid Sunshine™, have been named as winners in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Best Snack Awards in the Fabulous Frozen Finds category.
  • Select winners can be found in the July/August 2024 issue of Good Housekeeping.
  • Blender Bites' Liquid Sunshine™ offers a blend of peach, raspberry, and banana flavours, designed to provide a nutritional boost.
  • Similarly, the Vanilla Bean-Bio™ option from Blender Bites combines coffee, coconut, and vanilla bean flavours.

Smoothie King Announces Las Vegas Expansion, Tripling Footprint in the Market

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Smoothie King , the world's largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast casual brand of its kind, announced the signing of development agreements that will bring seven new locations to Las Vegas.

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  • Smoothie King , the world's largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast casual brand of its kind, announced the signing of development agreements that will bring seven new locations to Las Vegas.
  • The expansion more than triples Smoothie King’s footprint in the market and is part of the larger growth path that the smoothie brand announced earlier this year, forecasting 100 new store openings in 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328050701/en/
    Smoothie King Announces Las Vegas Expansion, Tripling Footprint in the Market (Photo: Business Wire)
    Smoothie King currently has three locations in the Las Vegas area, with its most recent opening occurring in 2022.
  • The expansion In Las Vegas is led by new franchisees Brandie and Dustin Rasmussen, who will oversee four of the new locations.

Smoothie King and Dude Perfect Blend Fun and Nutrition With New Limited-Edition Dude Perfect Smoothie

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Smoothie King, the world leader in smoothie innovation, today announced a new partnership with entertainment giant Dude Perfect to launch a new, limited-edition Dude Perfect Smoothie now available nationwide.

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  • Smoothie King, the world leader in smoothie innovation, today announced a new partnership with entertainment giant Dude Perfect to launch a new, limited-edition Dude Perfect Smoothie now available nationwide.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240311355864/en/
    Smoothie King and Dude Perfect Blend Fun and Nutrition With New Limited-Edition Dude Perfect Smoothie (Photo: Business Wire)
    "Finding the common ground between parents and kids can be a challenge and Dude Perfect's universal appeal is something everyone can enjoy," said Marianne Radley, Chief Marketing Officer of Smoothie King.
  • The Dude Perfect Smoothie features a power-packed blend of pineapples, bananas, kiwi apple juice blend, protein blend, vanilla frozen yogurt, turbinado, and, for the first time ever in a Smoothie King offering: blue spirulina.
  • New campaign video features the Dudes going behind-the-scenes at Smoothie King as they blend up their perfect smoothie.

Blender Bites to Launch Co-Branded Product with Orgain, the #1 Selling Plant-based Protein Brand in the USA

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Founded in 2009, Orgain has risen to prominence as one of the leading providers of clean, organic nutrition.

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  • Founded in 2009, Orgain has risen to prominence as one of the leading providers of clean, organic nutrition.
  • Orgain’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Andrew Abraham, has worked with Blender Bites’ CEO and Founder, Chelsie Hodge, contributing his extensive product knowledge, formulation expertise and sensory skills on this new launch.
  • Julianne Hough, an Emmy Award-winning performer and Blender Bites investor, played an integral role in the creation of Superberry Sport 1-Step Smoothie.
  • The launch of Superberry Sport™ aligns with Blender Bites’ dedication to advancing nutritional innovation and building a strong presence in the wellness and sports nutrition industry.

Blender Bites Expands U.S. Retail Presence with Launch into Southeastern Grocers Inc.

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Blender Bites’ 1-Step Smoothies is now available on shelves at 291 Winn-Dixie stores out of 370, 22 Fresco y Más stores out of 28, and 1 Harveys Supermarket out of 25.

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  • Blender Bites’ 1-Step Smoothies is now available on shelves at 291 Winn-Dixie stores out of 370, 22 Fresco y Más stores out of 28, and 1 Harveys Supermarket out of 25.
  • Not only does this enhance the Company’s brand visibility, but it also bolsters Blender Bites’ mission to provide individuals in the region with healthier choices in their daily lives.
  • We are excited about the opportunities this launch brings to Blender Bites as we continue to serve our customers with innovative and health-conscious products,” stated Chelsie Hodge, Blender Bites CEO and Founder.
  • Blender Bites’ 1-Step Smoothies are made to simplify the smoothie process, and are made with organic fruits, greens and functional ingredients such as probiotics and immune supporting vitamins and minerals.

Daily Harvest Makes its Costco Debut as Company Continues U.S. Retail Expansion

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Consumers have enjoyed the equivalent of nearly two Olympic-sized swimming pools full of it since it launched via Daily Harvest's direct-to-consumer business.

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  • Consumers have enjoyed the equivalent of nearly two Olympic-sized swimming pools full of it since it launched via Daily Harvest's direct-to-consumer business.
  • "We're excited to bring Daily Harvest to Costco for the first time and hope Costco members find value and nourishment in our Strawberry + Peach four-pack," said Daily Harvest Chief Sales Officer Annie Streit.
  • Daily Harvest's debut at Costco is another major milestone in the company's retail expansion, which began last year with the availability of multiple SKUs at over 1,000 Kroger Family of Companies stores, including Kroger, Dillons, Fry's, Fred Meyer, QFC, Ralphs, Smith's and Harris Teeter.
  • The company's expansion into retail will continue this year as various Daily Harvest items, from Smoothies and fruit-and-veg packed Pops to Harvest Bowls and Pasta, arrive in-stores coast-to-coast.

Blender Bites Recognized as a 2024 Product of the Year USA Award Winner

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Friday, February 9, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blender Bites Limited (the “Company”, “Blender Bites” or “Blender”), (CSE: BITE, FWB: JL4, WKN: A3DMEJ), is pleased to announce that Power Berry™, Liquid Sunshine™, and Daily Defen-C™, three flavors of Blender Bites’ nutrient-packed 1-Step Smoothies, have been recognized as winners of the Most Innovative Product in Healthy Beverage Category of the 2024 Product of the Year USA Awards .

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blender Bites Limited (the “Company”, “Blender Bites” or “Blender”), (CSE: BITE, FWB: JL4, WKN: A3DMEJ), is pleased to announce that Power Berry™, Liquid Sunshine™, and Daily Defen-C™, three flavors of Blender Bites’ nutrient-packed 1-Step Smoothies, have been recognized as winners of the Most Innovative Product in Healthy Beverage Category of the 2024 Product of the Year USA Awards .
  • “It is an honour to have won 2024’s Product of the Year in the Healthy Beverage Category in the USA,” said Chelsie Hodge, CEO and Founder of Blender Bites.
  • This is our second POY award, after previously winning in Canada in 2022, so we are thrilled with a 2024 win in the US market.
  • Additional details on the full list of 2024 Product of the Year Winners can be found at productoftheyearusa.com, along with on Instagram , Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) at #POYUSA2024.

Häagen-Dazs® Shops Announce Return of Real Fruit Smoothie Lineup

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the new year, Häagen-Dazs® Shops welcome back their lineup of five Real Fruit Smoothie flavors, available in Shops nationwide beginning today through March 31. The returning Real Fruit Smoothies feature five smoothie flavors and the most extensive lineup of the brand's dessert offerings, including Aloha Mango, Strawberry Banana, Wildberry, Pomegranate Berry, and their latest flavor, Strawberry Mango.

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  • Five smoothie flavors now available at all Häagen-Dazs® Shops nationwide through March 31, 2024
    MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the new year, Häagen-Dazs® Shops welcome back their lineup of five Real Fruit Smoothie flavors, available in Shops nationwide beginning today through March 31.
  • The returning Real Fruit Smoothies feature five smoothie flavors and the most extensive lineup of the brand's dessert offerings, including Aloha Mango, Strawberry Banana, Wildberry, Pomegranate Berry, and their latest flavor, Strawberry Mango.
  • Each smoothie features Häagen-Dazs signature sorbet flavors blended with vanilla ice cream and fruit for a luxurious and refreshing dessert experience.
  • Real Fruit Smoothie flavors include:
    Aloha Mango: made with a blend of Häagen-Dazs Mango Sorbet and vanilla ice cream with fresh peaches, bananas, and pineapple juice.

Livestock Impact, Inc., Subsidiary of BioAdaptives, Inc., Launches Innovative Food Lab for Development of Treats and Supplement Powder for Human, Equine, and Canine Products

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

The new Food Lab is focused on the development of synergistic, high-quality, natural powder supplement formulations designed to enhance the nutrition of animals and humans, as well as possible development of meal replacement and smoothies powder.

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  • The new Food Lab is focused on the development of synergistic, high-quality, natural powder supplement formulations designed to enhance the nutrition of animals and humans, as well as possible development of meal replacement and smoothies powder.
  • We continue to build an increasing product line of comprehensive natural formulations that offer One Stop supplemental benefits.
  • With this new Food Lab, we are expanding our horizons beyond our current, popular powder supplements, PROTEIRNnMORE®, Equine-All-In-One®, Equine-All-In-One Plus® and Canine-All-In-One®.
  • Our goal is to provide pure, effective, and accessible nutrition options for everyone in the family – including our four-legged members.

Smoothie King Inks Multi-Unit Development Deal, Amplifying Presence in Chicago and Las Vegas

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King, the world's largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast casual brand of its kind, announced today the signing of a multi-unit development agreement to bring three new stores to both Las Vegas and Chicago. Leading the brand's growth in the two markets is Na'im Muhammad, a long-time entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry and deep roots in the franchising community. Smoothie King's latest signing continues the brand's strong year of development having added 93 additional new store commitments since August.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King , the world's largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast casual brand of its kind, announced today the signing of a multi-unit development agreement to bring three new stores to both Las Vegas and Chicago.
  • Smoothie King's latest signing continues the brand's strong year of development having added 93 additional new store commitments since August.
  • "As we continue to grow nationwide, Chicago and Las Vegas remain priority markets and we couldn't be more excited about expanding our reach in both cities' vibrant and diverse communities," said Chris Bremer, Chief Development Officer at Smoothie King.
  • New to the Smoothie King system, Muhammad plans to continue growth beyond his six pending stores.