Crafted with half a serving of fruit per pop and no added sugar, Pitaya Foods’ new Smoothie Pops are the perfect health-forward and tasty snack for active, growing kids and families
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pitaya Foods, the company on a mission to help improve consumer’s health, our communities, and our planet, expands the brand’s distribution with two of the best-selling new Organic Smoothie Pop varieties available at 1,345 Kroger store locations nationwide. The health-forward new Organic Smoothie Pops line is made with only the highest quality ingredients and is packed with antioxidant-rich superfruit nutrients and Vitamin C. Each pop offers a half serving of fruit and is made with only five ingredients consisting of organic fruits and vegetables. The Organic Smoothie Pops do not contain any added sugar, water, or juice concentrates and all of the varieties are non-GMO, USDA Organic certified, gluten and dairy free, vegan, and Certified B Corp. The single-serve Organic Dragon Fruit & Mango and Organic Acai & Blueberry Smoothie Pop varieties are on-shelf in the freezer aisle at select Kroger stores across the country for $6.99 MSRP for a box of four pops.
“We’re excited to partner with Kroger to expand the availability of our kid-friendly Organic Smoothie Pops, making one of the cleanest ingredient label pops more accessible to families across the nation,” said Chuck Casano, CEO and co-founder of Pitaya Foods. “With just five simple organic ingredients—four fruits and one veggie—our pops offer parents a tasty, convenient, and healthier snack option for their children. At Pitaya Foods, we’re committed to providing nutritious, fun choices that everyone in the family can enjoy, and we’re eager for shoppers to have a wholesome and delicious pop option that doesn’t include added sugar, artificial ingredients, or fillers.”
Pitaya Foods is committed to focusing on organic and sustainable farming practices, social and environmental responsibility, and supporting the communities the brand sources from. As a way to improve consumer’s overall health, the brand only uses the highest quality, responsibly grown superfruits picked at the peak of ripeness for the most antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals possible. Since launching, Pitaya Foods has helped to protect over 600 hectares from deforestation, supported over 1,000 farms to become USDA Certified Organic and non-GMO Project Verified, and created over 200 new jobs for single moms in Nicaragua. The brand offers an extensive portfolio of frozen superfruit varieties in smoothie or bite-sized piece format, organic ready-to-eat Smoothie Bowls, and the new Organic Smoothie Pops. Pitaya Foods increased the brand’s retail footprint to over 15,000 retail stores and 5,000 food service outlets nationwide in 2024.
About Pitaya Foods:
As a leader in the frozen fruit category, Pitaya Foods introduces a robust line of premium frozen products that combine amazing health benefits, quality, and taste that are 100% powered by superfruits. Pitaya Foods’ Functional Smoothie Bowls, frozen Bite-Sized Pieces, frozen Smoothie Packs, and new Smoothie Pops are made using only the best quality, sustainably grown whole fruits for a bright and delicious taste that doesn’t compromise on nutrition. Pitaya Foods’ goal is to help improve consumer’s health, our communities, and our planet. Pitaya Foods’ products are available at www.PitayaFoods.com as well as at select Costco stores, Kroger, Sprouts, select Target locations, Walmart, Whole Foods Market, and more retailers nationwide. For more information on the brand, mission, and products, please go to www.PitayaFoods.com, and follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
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