Alpina Foods expands its Alpina Avena oat smoothies with new packaging and flavors.
Alpina Foods, Batavia, N.Y., says its Alpina Avena, a traditional, creamy, oat-based dairy beverage, has been a staple in many Latin American homes. In recent years, Latin American foods have increasingly grown in popularity across the Americas as consumers look for new and exciting flavors. This widespread trend—along with consumers' continued interest in convenient and healthy meal options—has prompted Alpina to expand its Alpina Avena line of oat smoothies.
For the record, Alpina began manufacturing Avena in Colombia in 1996. The first mass-produced oatmeal drink, Avena quickly became a top-selling brand of oat-based drinks in Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru, and was widely accepted across Central America. With 170 calories, 5g of protein, and 15% of an adult's recommended daily allowance of calcium per serving, Alpina Avena helps satisfy hunger on-the-go or at home.