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Dole Packaged Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new smoothie, Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark, to support brain and cognitive health. Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark holds a mix of blueberries, bananas, blackberries, dark cherries, acai and flax, delivering a range of nutritional benefits, such as memory and focus, as well as vitamin C and fibre. The smoothie is kosher certified, non-GMO and has no added sugar. Orzse Hodi, SVP and managing director of the Americas at Dole said: "Prompted by the pandemic, consumers today are looking to boost their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing more than ever. We've developed Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark as a nutritious and convenient smoothie that allows individuals to harness the health benefits of a thoughtfully curated combination of plant-based ingredients to help with memory and focus."