Dr. Smoothie Brands Announces the Acquisition of NutriBlendz

Dec. 13, 2010 - PRLog -- Fullerton, Calif., - Dec. 13, 2010 – Dr. Smoothie Brands® announced today the acquisition of NutriBlendz®; a smoothie based company that has been operating in juice bar communities found in health clubs across the United States, Canada and Internationally.

Established in 2004, NutriBlendz has been targeting the health club industry by providing a turnkey operation that has helped gyms significantly increase profits while taking care of their customer’s nutritional needs. NutriBlendz has also been instrumental in helping struggling gyms improve their smoothie bars systems and sales while expanding into other retail markets and health club stores.

With this recent acquisition, Dr. Smoothie Brands has been executing the planned integration of the two companies operations, while ensuring a smooth transition and immediate value for NutriBlendz customers.

“With this transaction, we welcome and embrace the NutriBlendz brand and look forward to working with NutriBlendz customers,’ says owner Bill Haugh of Dr. Smoothie Brands. ‘We also look forward to offering NutriBlendz customers healthier beverage solutions and educational programs that will be beneficial in expanding their current business offerings.”

Award winning manufacturer Dr. Smoothie Brands is nationally and internationally known for their commitment to healthy products and a healthy way of life. This commitment continues today as they lead the specialty beverage industry by selling healthy, functional beverages for over a decade.

Dr. Smoothie’s fruit concentrates are fortified with vitamins and minerals and contain over 4 servings of fruit in each 20 oz. beverage. The 100% Crushed line includes 16 flavors and the Classic line has 9 flavors. Both lines feature No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives and no high fructose corn syrup.

Dr. Smoothie Brands also manufactures Café Essentials, a gourmet specialty beverage line that is all natural and consist of cocoas, mochas, chai, vanillas and specialty flavors. With over 21 flavors, Café Essentials Naturals are the perfect fit with consumers and shop owners looking to save money while enjoying the healthy benefits of a natural product. This product line features no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, no trans fat and no hydrogenated oils.

Smoothie-Ceuticals, a nutritional supplement line developed by Dr. Smoothie Brands offers shop owners the ability to provide customers with nutritional benefits while enjoying the healthiest smoothie on the market. Smoothie-Ceuticals provide an added value when implemented into a successful beverage program.

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Dr. Smoothie® Brands, the leader in health and nutrition develops products that exceed expectations with higher levels of quality that are evident in all products manufactured and distributed on a national and international level. Product lines include 100% Crushed® whole fruit smoothie purees, Café Essentials coffee house style healthy specialty beverages as well as whole food & vegan nutrition bars and meal supplements, SmoothieCeuticals® nutritional supplements, Amino Hydrate® sports hydration, Amino Repair® collagen for sports injury healing and Fresh Face® collagen skin, hair & nail treatment.

For additional information on any of Dr. Smoothie Brands’ fine products please call Ron Garrett, Creative & Marketing Director at 714-449-9787 x 133 or online
www.drsmoothiebrands.com.