News

Maui Wowi Goes to Turkey
While local coffee shops can be found all over Turkey, there are almost no smoothie competitors in our country. With the higher purchasing power, improved economic conditions, higher rates of employment and young population now present here, we remain positive that Maui Wowi Hawaiian will find a strong and loyal clientele.

Robeks in Fairfield
Looking at the brick building of the new Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Healthy Eats on the Post Road in Fairfield, customers may not expect to walk in and see a room with bright orange walls and a brightly colored menu. "That's what I love about this location," said Kasia Seremet, the 27-year-old who co-owns the Robeks franchise — at 1983 Post Road — with her husband, Tom Seremet

Starbucks to Roll Out Smoothies
In yet another attempt to increase its sales in a sluggish US economy, Starbucks will be launching a new line of smoothies, revealed media reports. This new line of smoothies, to be launched on July 15, 2008, is called Vivanno Nourishing Blends, and will come in two flavors: orange mango banana and chocolate banana, maintained Reuters.

Nutraceuticals May Be Nearing Tipping Point In U.S.
Food and beverages that claim to enhance appearance, revive mental acuity and increase resistance to disease - have reached a tipping point in North America, according to new research from the Center for Culinary Development (CCD) and Packaged Facts.

Report Says Wellness a Solid Trend
As the popularity of healthful beverages continues to grow—in terms of the number of products and places where they are being sold—it seems the trend is more like a lifestyle. Sweet LeafAccording to a Mintel report on the natural products market released in October 2007, sales of natural products through the “natural channel” totaled $28.2 billion in 2006. From 2004 to 2006, natural food and drink sales through FDM and the natural food channel increased by 33 percent, the report stated.