Pure Fruit Juice

The importance of pure fruit juice as an alternative to fizzy soft drinks has been highlighted and endorsed by the Government following its review of school food and drink by the School Meals Review Panel (SMRP).

With effect from September 2007:

  • No confectionery will be sold in schools:
  • No bagged savoury snacks other than nuts and seeds (without added salt or sugar) will be sold in schools:
  • A variety of fruit and vegetables should be available in all school food outlets. This can include fresh, dried, frozen, canned or juiced varieties:
  • Children and young people must have easy access at all times to free, fresh drinking water in schools:
  • The only other drinks available will be:
    1. water (still or sparkling)
    2. milk (skimmed or semi-skimmed)
    3. pure fruit juices
    4. yogurt and milk drinks (with less than 5% added sugar)
    5. drinks made from combinations of (1) to (4) above
    6. low calorie hot chocolate
    7. tea and coffee
  • Artificial sweeteners ‘may only’ be used in yogurt and milk drinks, or combinations containing yogurt or milk.
  • Fruit Hit 330ml

  • A special pack is now available for schools and vending machines. Please contact us for more information.