Fresh Blends Announces 2026 National Trade Show Calendar, Showcasing the Industry's Leading Smoothie Robot

Delray Beach, FL, February 16, 2026 - Fresh Blends®, the global leader in iced and frozen beverage automation, announced its national trade show calendar for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to menu innovation, operational excellence, and scalable foodservice solutions across multiple market segments. In 2026, Fresh Blends® will showcase its award-winning automated beverage platform at leading industry events serving quick-service restaurants, grocery retailers, specialty retail, healthcare systems, colleges and universities, K–12 institutions, fitness centers, and hospitality environments. The company's 2026 trade show schedule includes: * Expo West, Anaheim, CA | March 3–6, 2026 * NAMA Show, Los Angeles, CA | April 22–24, 2026 * National Restaurant Association Show, Chicago, IL | May 16–19, 2026 * Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF), Atlanta, GA | August 20–22, 2026 * Groceryshop, Las Vegas, NV | September 22–24, 2026 * NACS Show, Las Vegas, NV | October 6–9, 2026 * AKRI Conference, Miami | December 14–16, 2026 Fresh Blends® continues to set the standard for automated beverage retail, blend technology, data intelligence, and operational efficiency with a turnkey, high-volume solution for modern operators. The company was recently honored as Best Kiosk Innovation at the 2025 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards. This award recognizes the most creative and effective advancements in kiosk design, functionality, user experience, and technology integration. The ARKI Awards spotlight companies shaping the future of automated retail through solutions that solve real-world operational challenges, enhance customer engagement, and create new opportunities across industries. Fresh Blends® received this recognition for its flagship Fresh Blender Plus® platform, which redefines operational efficiency and the consumer experience in self-service and attended environments. The Fresh Blender Plus® combines advanced clean-in-place sanitation for up to three months, EcoBlend+® in-cup blending technology, integrated ice-making, and a 21-inch HD touchscreen interface to deliver high-quality, chef-crafted beverages with virtually no preparation and minimal waste. Additional platform innovations include automated sanitation cycles, remote diagnostics and monitoring to minimize downtime, precision volumetric dispensing for consistent margins, and cloud-connected software that enables real-time sales analytics, menu updates, and performance alerts. The system supports crew-serve, self-serve, and self-pay models, making it highly adaptable to meet partners' operational needs. At each 2026 event, Fresh Blends® will highlight its comprehensive, chef-crafted beverage portfolio, including: * USDA-certified aseptic organic smoothies and oat milk blends * Frozen fruit smoothies * Oat milk shakes and beverages over ice * Frozen lemonades and refreshers * All-natural fruit smoothies and juices * Cold brew blends, frappes, and lattes * Dairy and plant-based shakes * Performance nutrition beverages, including protein shakes, protein coffees, energy fruit smoothies, and more The company's modular menu architecture allows operators to customize offerings by channel, consumer demographic, and operational footprint while maintaining consistency, speed, and quality. "Our 2026 trade show program reflects the momentum we're seeing across specialty retail, QSRs, education, healthcare, and micro markets," said Adam Rains, VP, National Sales. "Operators today are looking for scalable, labor-saving solutions that deliver premium beverages with strong unit economics. Fresh Blends® continues to lead that evolution through food tech, automation, and data-driven operations." Fresh Blends' ecosystem includes Fresh Blends Cloud® and the FB Cares App, providing operators with real-time sales tracking, hygiene monitoring, inventory management, service coordination, and performance analytics—ensuring maximum uptime and revenue optimization. With nearly 100 million beverages served since 2019, Fresh Blends® continues to expand its footprint across North America and internationally, supporting operators with a complete platform that integrates equipment, ingredients, software, service, and analytics. **About Fresh Blends®** Fresh Blends® is a food technology company and the industry's leading automated solution for iced and frozen beverages. The Fresh Blender® eliminates wait times and delivers a consistent, high-quality beverage experience through flexible crew-serve, self-serve, and self-pay operating models. With more than 3,800 units deployed across the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, Fresh Blends® offers a wide range of frozen and over-ice, chef-crafted beverages made with all-natural ingredients and no artificial colors, sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup, or preservatives. Since 2019, Fresh Blends® has sold more than 100 million beverages worldwide. The Fresh Blender® has been recognized with the National Restaurant Association's prestigious 2019 Kitchen Innovations Award and the 2025 ARKI Award for Best Kiosk Innovation. Retail partners can monitor real-time sales, inventory, and equipment performance through Fresh Cloud®, while the Fresh Blends Cares program and FB Cares App create an intelligent service ecosystem designed to maximize uptime and ROI.