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The USDA permits smoothies as part of reimbursable school meals. Here is how K-12 nutrition directors can add whole-fruit smoothie stations to breakfast and lunch programs while meeting federal nutrition standards.
Automated, self-cleaning beverage equipment eliminates the most common food safety risks in manual smoothie preparation. Here is how automation supports HACCP compliance and reduces contamination risk.
University dining directors plan fall menus during summer. Here is a practical guide to launching a campus smoothie program in time for back-to-school, from procurement timeline to installation and supply setup.
The science behind post-workout nutrition explains why fitness facilities that offer smoothies within the recovery window see stronger member engagement. Here is what the research says and what it means for gym operators.
The North America smoothie market is growing at 9.86 percent CAGR. Grocery retailers are responding by adding self-service smoothie stations that generate high-margin revenue without dedicated staff.
Smoodi's IQF fruit cups are flash-frozen at peak ripeness and distributed through Dot Foods to 300+ locations. Here is how the supply chain delivers consistent nutrition year-round.
One of the most common questions operators ask is what installation Smoodi requires. The answer: a standard outlet, push-to-connect water and drain fittings, and about 40 inches of floor space.
The North America micro-market industry is valued at $14.7 billion in 2026. As corporate campuses invest in curated food experiences, automated smoothie stations complement the self-service model.
Eighty-six percent of employees say workplace wellbeing matters as much as salary. Food amenities are emerging as a retention strategy that HR and facilities teams can deploy with measurable results.
Corporate wellness is shifting from one-off perks to integrated programs with measurable outcomes. Automated smoothie stations offer a daily nutrition touchpoint that supports employee health.
The functional beverage market is growing at nearly 8 percent annually, with protein smoothies leading the category. Automated smoothie stations help foodservice operators capture this demand without staffing a juice bar.
Eighty percent of Americans fall short of recommended fruit intake. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines explicitly recommend smoothies made with frozen fruit as a practical solution.
Answers to the most common questions foodservice operators ask about Smoodi, from installation requirements and pricing to cup shelf life and machine capacity.
Smoodi has scaled to more than 300 locations across the United States and served over two million smoothies. Here is how the company grew across universities, hospitals, offices, and beyond.
Airports are rethinking concession programs with healthy, automated food stations that serve travelers around the clock with zero staffing requirements.
Convenience stores are adding fresh, healthy food programs to meet changing consumer expectations. Self-service smoothie stations fit the model perfectly.
Smoodi offers two ways to bring an automated smoothie machine to your location: an operational lease starting at $299 per month or an outright purchase starting at $14,999.
Smoodi offers an operational lease starting at $299 per month and a purchase option starting at $14,999. Here is a full breakdown of pricing, what is included, and expected revenue.
Hotels are rethinking breakfast with automated smoothie stations that reduce labor costs, meet guest wellness expectations, and generate new F&B revenue.
Frozen fruit is often dismissed as less nutritious than fresh. Research tells a different story. IQF freezing locks in vitamins and minerals at peak ripeness.
Foodservice turnover sits at 73% with no relief in sight. Here is how operators are using automation to maintain service quality without adding headcount.
What does an automated smoothie station actually return? This guide breaks down revenue potential, cost savings, and payback timelines for facility managers.
Staffed juice bars and automated smoothie stations serve the same product but differ dramatically in cost, labor, and margins. Here is a full operator comparison.
A staffed smoothie bar can cost $150,000 or more in year one. This breakdown shows how operators are replacing those costs with Smoodi's automated smoothie program.
With foodservice labor turnover at 73% and wages rising, operators across universities, hospitals, and gyms are adding automated smoothie machines to serve more customers without adding staff.
Vending Times reports on Smoodi deploying six automated smoothie machines at Baptist Hospital of Miami and West Kendall Baptist Hospital, selling over 6,000 smoothies during the soft launch.
iSqueeze, the UK's largest provider of juicing equipment, announces its partnership with Smoodi to bring automated smoothie machines to cafes, gyms, and convenience stores across the United Kingdom.
The Boston Globe features Smoodi's DIY smoothie stations, highlighting the adaptive blending technology and six flavor combinations made with 100% farm-grown fruit.
Perishable News covers how Smoodi is transforming when and how people enjoy freshly blended smoothies, featuring CEO Pascal Kriesche on the mission to make healthy smoothies accessible everywhere.
Chartwells data shows high-protein meals and functional beverages dominate student preferences. Here are four trends reshaping campus dining in 2026.
New research confirms what campus dining directors already knew: students want smoothies more than any other food item. Here's how Smoodi is meeting that demand with zero added labor.
An inside look at how Smoodi is making nutritious, all-natural smoothies as convenient as any fast food option, real fruit, no artificial ingredients, zero labor required.
Hospitals are rethinking nutrition on the floor. See how Smoodi's 24/7 automated smoothie stations are helping healthcare systems support staff and patients without adding headcount.
Healthy eating has long carried a premium price tag. Smoodi's self-serve model is changing that, bringing fresh, affordable smoothies to campus dining halls, gyms, and beyond.
Meet Smoodi's latest smoothie blends, vibrant, naturally sweetened combinations built around real fruit and functional ingredients to keep you energized all day long.
Smoodi just expanded its Booster Bar lineup with new functional add-ins, designed to power your workout, sharpen your focus, or support your immune system.
Operators are discovering that Smoodi's automated machines do more than just make smoothies, they reduce labor costs, eliminate waste, and generate reliable ROI around the clock.
From universities to hospitals, corporate offices to travel hubs. Smoodi is deploying in all the places where people need a quick, healthy boost most.
Fast food doesn't have to mean unhealthy. Smoodi's automated smoothie stations deliver real fruit, zero added sugar, and zero wait, making nutritious eating the path of least resistance.
Smoodi has secured $5M in funding to scale its automated smoothie machines across North America, bringing robotic blending technology to new locations and markets.
The automated beverage market has a new contender. Smoodi's self-serve smoothie machine is positioned to do for smoothies what Keurig did for coffee, real nutrition in every break room.
Smoodi's founders brought a giant dancing pineapple to their pitch. Here's what they learned about distilling a big vision into something investors, and audiences, instantly get.
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