UK: Smoothies can be two of ‘five-a-day’ - watchdog
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 16 September 2009
Smoothies can count as two of the recommended five daily portions of fruit and vegetables in consumers' diets, the Advertising Standards Authority has said, in a groundbreaking ruling for the industry.
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Smoothies can count as two of the recommended five daily portions of fruit and vegetables in consumers' diets, the Advertising Standards Authority has said, in a groundbreaking ruling for the industry.

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