Robinsons Fruit Shoot Goodies
I’ve been pretty lucky recently with my Freebies, this rucksack choc full of Robinsons Fruit Shoots, Waters and Juices arrived a few weeks back. There were actually quite a few more bottles than that, but we were just too desperate to get tasting 
Did you know the Fruit Shoot brand was only introduced in 2000? It feels longer than that, it’s pretty well established as the kids drink of choice (if Coke is off the menu!). Erin has enjoyed the blackcurrant and orange flavours in the past so I knew she’d enjoy trying the other flavours. The flavoured waters went down surprisingly well, I gave her the choice between a fruit shoot or the water and she chose water both times. As for the fruit shoots she enjoyed the familiar varieties but the Apple went down the best, I tried it too, reminded me of Apple flavoued Hubba Bubba mmmm.
I ended up having the orange juice and my husband had the apple juice one day when we ran out of juice. The orange juice was really good and not too acidic.
The drinks were great but the rucksack caused some excited squeeling and has already been utilised on a few trips
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Wow – yes it does feel longer than 2000. But then again that was 9 years ago!! How time flies hey?!
Very true!
I’m afraid I’m not a fan of them – all the ones I’ve come across are full of sweeteners and they’re marketed to make people think they are healthy and a good choice for kids. In-laws bought some for her when they were out, assuming that it was healthy, and Rosemary had terrible squits that evening. Might not be related, of course.
Pure juice mixed with water, or milk is all Rosemary gets still. She does get occasional treats, like milkshakes and hot chocolate, too.
(Of course, I’m a hypocrite and am sitting here swilling down a large glass of coke. Rosemary is still under the impression that coke and sweets are for grown-ups and whenever she sees either she says ‘I can have some when I’m older, can’t I?’. Don’t think she’ll let us get away with it for much longer!)
Yeah, I know many parents share your view, although Robinson have brought out a ‘low sugar’ version. Erin always has unsweetened squash or milk at home, she gets a fruit shoot if we are in a cafe or something.
Hi I’m Julie Dean – Britvic’s (the home of Robinson’s) nutritionist – it’s great to hear how much your children are enjoying Fruit Shoot. I agree we do want our young ones to drink milk and water but variety and enjoyment is helpful to encourage children, especially primary school age, to drink enough. My girls used to get very distracted by their activities and not want to stop for a drink.
Robinson’s Fruit Shoot has a low sugar version (just a small amount of sugar from the fruit juice and a very small amount of artificial sweetener) but also regular Fruit Shoot is perfect for when your young ones need a small pick me up after school. The Robinson 100% fruit juice is also perfect for lunch boxes.
Hi Julie, thanks for commenting. I agree that occasionally a fruit shoot is fine and a much better option than a fizzy drink, which she gets even less occasionally.