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"A juice and smoothie shop on Exchange Street in Portland plans to expand elsewhere. Blake Orchard leased a space at 561 Forest Ave., where it will open a second store. Founded by Alexandra Blake Messenger in 2014, Blake Orchard started out producing juices, nut milks, and other vegan foods and selling them at farmers markets in New England. In 2016, Messenger crowdfunded for her move to Portland to open the Blake Orchard brick-and-mortar, where the menu has grown and includes coffee, smoothie bowls, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and nut milks." - Dana Hatic