Next week is the 6th Annual International Smoothie Week . Check out the website for competitions, fruit facts, links for retailers and consumers, recipes and downloadable posters

According to Mintel in 2006 (you’ll need to go to Mintel via Athens and type in 'Smoothies' as your search, to view the whole report) , there has been a steady rise in sales of smoothies within the market for soft drinks which is indicative of the trend away from carbonates in favour of healthier, more natural alternatives.