Mumsnet users review GoGo squeeZ®’s new range of fruit snacks and yogurt snacks

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This is the feedback thread for those 250 Mumsnetters who were testing GoGo squeeZ®’s new range of fruit snacks and yogurt snacks.

Testers received 4 pouches of each flavour:

• GoGo squeeZ® Fruit Snack: Apple, Apple-Strawberry and Apple-Mango

• GoGo squeeZ® YogurtZ Snack: Strawberry and Banana

Here’s what GoGo squeeZ® has to say: “With so many unhealthy snacks tempting our kids, it can be increasingly hard to get good food in them between meal times or on-the-go. Here at GoGo squeeZ®, we’ve made something to help. Introducing the new fruit snacks (made from 100% fruit) and yogurt snacks (source of calcium & vitamin D) that kids LOVE! With no artificial anything, no refrigeration needed and a built-in straw, they are the perfect squeezy snack for kids on-the-go, at school, or at home. Tasty, fun and easy - no nasties, no worries!

Try it, love it! Find out more at gogosqueez.co.uk"

Testers please tell us what you think by posting your answers to the following questions on the thread below.

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Everyone who takes part and who shares feedback and fills in a short survey as required will be entered into a prize draw where one person will win a £300 voucher for the store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

Wowed by the lovely generous parcel of so many great flavours - the kids (and me) were so excited to try them out.

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

Really great product and great concept - absolutely thrilled that they don't need refrigeration as it means that they make a good snack to take out all day or even for travelling to holidays when you'll be without a fridge for hours.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

The kids found them fun and they loved ALL the flavours - they can't decide a favourite flavour or whether they preferred the yogurt or fruit because they literally loved them all!

Packaging was well thought through with the cardboard flap making it easy to open on the outer pack and the 'helicopter' lid making it easier to grip and open the pouch.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

they can't decide! The banana yogurt seems to have finished quick and the apple and strawberry and apple and mango have been VERY popular too.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

car journeys, after school / pre-school, in place of a dessert.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

yes - 100% fruit makes me happy! the yogurt ones did contain a bit of added sugar which is a shame but hard to get something like that tasting good and being totally sugar free. The packaging was clear and simple - possibly could have done with a bit more info on there?

Overall LOVED these!!!

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

The convenience appeals. Expensive but I'd buy them for travelling. So handy and better than crisps and sweets. The packaging was bright and appealing. The kids were able to open them although I did give the younger one some help.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

The fun factor! It's a bit of a novelty as I wouldn't give then every day. We were on holiday and I'd taken them for the car and for while we were walking. They loved them.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

The yogurts went down a treat with the kids, especially strawberry. I thought it they were ok but seemed to come back on me! They loved all the fruit purée flavours. Again strawberry came out high and mango was there too. The adults tried them all too, just for the purposes of research of course! We both preferred the fruit purée pouches, especially mango.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

I wouldn't buy them as an everyday item but they certainly come into their own when you're on the go. They're so handy for the car or in packed lunches. They are a bit expensive though.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Yes, to a point. They'd probably replace a piece of fruit. I'm aware they're quite sweet and not quite be as healthy as an apple or banana but they'd certainly be preferable than many other snacks. My kids eat lots of fruit and vegetables so I'm quite happy to give them the pouches as well.

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

Impressed by how much they were enjoyed but (and it’s a deal breaking but for me) I can’t get over how much packaging waste they create and I’d rather they just ate an apple with less environmental impact.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

Absolutely loves all the flavours and found the product test a great novelty too (it has been taking very seriously and required pen, paper and at least two gogo’s a day for full scientific research!)

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

Genuinely could not decide on a favourite! All taste brilliant apparently.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

I’d probably only buy as a treat for long journeys

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Healthier than some but I’d rather they ate a piece of fruit or cheese

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

I liked the packaging and the fact that the lids are really easy for children to open themselves. Personally, I didn’t like the texture of the fruit ones.

2. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

One child (8) loved them, the other two (4, 11) really didn’t like them!

3. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

The child that loved them preferred the fruit ones to the yoghurt based ones. His favourite was the apple and strawberry.

4. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?
They are perfect as a lunchbox snack. Particularly the yoghurt ones as they don’t need to be refrigerated.

5. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Yes. Fresh fruit doesn’t often fare very well in a lunch box, so these are a good alternative.

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

A good idea for on the go no mess snacks

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

Don’t need a spoon

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

My older children really didn’t the puréed fruit, although my 1 year old did. They would rather eat a piece of fruit as they thought the puréed fruit was too similar to baby food.
They all loved both the yoghurt flavours.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

Car journeys, days out, lunch boxes.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

The are yoghurts healthy as far as children’s yoghurts go. The puréed fruit is not as healthy as a piece of fruit and a lot more packaging as another poster mentioned. It’s more convinient though. I would consider it healthier than a lot of other kids snacks on the market though.

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

I like the convenience aspect of them. My DC have packed lunches at school and just want to eat lunch as quickly as possible so that they can go off and play. They often can’t be bothered to peel fruit or even eat whole apples because it takes too long.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

They liked the novelty of them. They generally like ‘squeezy’ food. They didn’t like the packaging though and the first time I included them in their lunchboxes, they asked why I’d put ‘baby food’ in and were too embarrassed to take them into school.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

They liked trying the different flavours and their favourite was the apple and mango. They weren’t so keen on the ‘bits’ though.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

I really like the concept and still think it’s a great option for lunchboxes, picnics, snack to take outside etc.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Yes.

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

I liked the packaging and that they were a handy size and my kids could open them.I also liked that they didn't need to be refrigerated.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

They liked the yogurt ones and they also commented on how they could open it themselves.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

They loved the yogurts but weren't so keen on the fruit pouches. The banana yogurts seemed to be a favourite.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

I would use these in lunch boxes or for travelling in the car.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Yes

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

great design, love the lid as less of a choking hazard for smaller children, attractive packaging to children and popular flavours

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

they preferred the yogurt pouches & easy for them to open, take out with them as snacks.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

they enjoyed the banana yogurt most and apple-mango fruit pouch, the others were just ok.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

Great for taking out on day trips and packed lunches.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Yes, in moderation and in addition to fresh fruit snacks/veg snacks.

We absolutely love the GoGo pouches. We thought they were a good snack size and the packaging is colourful and appealing.

Charlie loved being able to grab it from the fridge and eat it straight away without having to use a spoon and he loved the Apple on his porridge

Charlie's favourite was the banana, although he loved them all. It would be nice to have the option of a mixed flavour

It's perfect for lunchboxes (my sister even took one for work) and I'd even let the kids have them in the car as they don't make mess with them

I would say that they're probably not the most healthy snack, but they wouldnt be something I'd avoid and they're not the worst things I could offer my children.

We loved them and would definitely buy them as part of our normal shop

1. Mixed review really. My children are big snickers but they just didn't seem fussed by these. We've still got about half left....

One doesn't like mango which ruled that flavour out. The baby liked them!

1. They liked the lids.

1. One loved the mango flavour. The other didn't but that's because he doesn't like mango! They both said they thought the strawberry yogurt one was too sweet and didn't finish it. The banana yogurt went down well.

1. It's a good snack for the car as it's not messy!

1. I'm not sure...

I don't think they were a hit with my lot because they actually like eating fruit. They'd rear have an apple/plum/banana in place of a pouch which I think is healthier.

Also, just to add I'm not sure that the concept of a pouch was hit foe mine as we've recently weaned their baby brother and he had the odd pouch. I think they see pouches of purée as baby food...and I have to admit I do a bit too. Not so much with the yogurt ones but definitely the purée.

1- liked the fact that they didn’t have to be stored in the fridge, great for picnics, packed lunches.
2- children liked the “helicopter” lid, the size was good for older children but great that lid can be put back on for younger children to finish later. Yoghurt flavours went down the best: especially banana.
3-lobed the banana yoghurt, not so keen on the fruit purée, but added it to yoghurt for the fussiest child and it was eaten.
4- I would buy these for journeys and picnics.
5-yes I think they are healthy.

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

I liked it. It's great to see a snack like that that doesn't need refrigeration.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

They were so excited about trying GoGo squeeZ, they literally squealed with delight! The first ones they tried were the yogurt ones, which they loved!

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

They really liked the yogurt ones, from the box and from the fridge. One of my children couldn't tolerate the tartness of the fruit ones, but one son did like them and enjoyed them.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

After school on the way home, or on a day out!

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Yes, I like to give my children yogurt, and I like that you can get 1 of their 5 a day from them.

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

I thought they were easy for the kids to open unlike some similar snacks. I liked that they didn't have to be stored in the fridge. I felt they were a healthy and convenient snack.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

They loved the taste and liked being able to open them independently. At first my eldest (10) thought the fruit puree ones might be a bit babyish to take to school but she was soon won round by the taste!

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

They liked them all. My eldest chose the Apple and Mango as her favourite flavour and my youngest liked the strawberry one the best.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

Perfect for lunchboxes, easy to keep in my handbag for snacks on the go. I would also use them for an after school snack.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Yes I think so.

My kids loved these! They lasted about a week in my house!
The packaging is very eye-catching and they are very easy to open, although the price is a little dear compared to other products on the market.
The defiantly preferred the yoghurts rather than the fruit ones. Favourite flavour was banana and we had tantrums when there was none left.
I envisage them to go into my kids packed lunch for school or as a snack at morning break. Although they have been eaten after breakfast on the way upto school too.
Yes I would defiantly consider these to be a healthy snack!
Since all yoghurts have gone they have been asking for more but as stated above the price is just not in my price range unfortunately which is s shame because I would buy these every week for them

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

I thought they looked the same as baby food pouches which I thought a little odd if they're designed for older kids. Think it put my 6 year old off. The lid was quite cool though & they played aeroplanes with them!

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

I'm so sorry but they hated the fruit ones so much that they refused to even try the yoghurts.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

See above.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

I had thought the yoghurts would make great alternative snack ideas for on the go. I like the fact that they don't need to be refrigerated.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

I think they'd be really handy for fussy eaters but overall would prefer that my children ate whole fruit. I'd happily give the yoghurts if they'd eat them!

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

Very interesting packaging and eye catching the taste was excellent on yogurts and interesting on fruit juice

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

Both my children preferred the yoghurt

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

My son like the banana yogurt and the apple juice and my daughter preferred the strawberry yogurt and the apple juice.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

snacks breakfast and packed lunch

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

yes

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

I like the packaging. Neat and simple. Tasty too (and that is me the mum talking!)

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

Squeezing the yoghurt & puree out. My 2 usually have the frube type yoghurts now so they loved these as they are so different to their usual.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

Daughter - mango
Son - banana

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

Really for something like this...in with their lunch boxes, a picnic at the weekend or maybe after school if they have a friend each round & I want to give them something healthier

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Yes on the whole I would. Certainly better than biscuits or sweets.

Thanks so much for selecting us. We have all enjoyed taking part. Thanks

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

I like the packaging - I like the practicality of the pouches, and the design of the boxes. And they didn't feel too over packaged. I also liked the relatively short ingredients lists, for something that didn't need to be kept in the fridge.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

The loved them! I asked my DS, 8, what he thought and he really liked that the character was doing a slightly different activity on each of the boxes. He liked that he could open the pouch easily (due to the design of the cap), and that it didn't feel too scrunchy when he squeezed it.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

And he really liked the flavours, apart from the strawberry yoghurt one, which was rejected by both my children - most unusual. They said it 'was gritty'. He possibly liked banana the most, but really liked all the others.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

In packed lunches, especially in the summer when I'd not want to give a refrigerated snack that would be warm by lunch. But really, anywhere when out and about, even in the car, as they are so practical and mess free.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Yes. Certainly when compared to something like a sugar filled yoghurty thing, or sweets or biscuits.

Thank you so much for letting us be a part of this product test!

My kids tried these and I loved the fact they were in handy pouches, easy to pop in your bag got snacks or whilst out and about!
Unfortunately my 3 aged 9,9 &7 hated them and refused to eat them after trying the one! They are not normally fussy with their food either 🤷‍♀️ X

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

Always good to try something new. The kids seem to like novelty and especially anything brightly packaged. I liked that they didn’t need to be refrigerated.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

They liked the packaging and loved both of the yoghurt flavours.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

They couldn’t decide which they preferred out of the yoghurt flavours ‘tell them they are both yum!’ But they didn’t like the texture of the fruit purees at all. They did seem quite like a toddler snack to me and not really for junior school children.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

Packed lunches, longer car journeys.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Ish. I’d rather give ‘normal’ yoghurt but these are better for not having a minging yoghurty lunchbox at the end of the school day.

First impressions were great. Colourful, great packaging and kids were very excited to try them. Very easy for my youngest (5) to open due to the propeller top.
I was happy to read the ingredients and they were very simple so I thought they were a healthy and convenient choice.
I thought I would be great to use them on days out as normal fruit gets squashed in bags and yoghurts get warm and also in school lunch boxes.
Both kids loved the yoghurt pouches in both flavours. Strawberry was their favourite. Neither like the fruit pouches due to the texture of the fruit. They both felt it was like baby food. I tried the mango and felt the same although I did like the flavour.

What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

The packaging looks good and they seem to be a good healthy alternative snack.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

They seemed quite impressed with caps and how they opened!
They really liked the taste of the strawberry yogurt ones.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

They loved the strawberry yoghurt flavour, 1 of them thought the other yogurt flavour was ok but the others didn’t like it.
Nobody like the fruit on its own as they said it was too bitty and thick as well as not a great taste.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

As a snack on a day trip.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Yes, fairly healthy but would still rather they had fruit for a healthy snack. Having said that these are great for keeping in your bag whilst on the go, especially for younger children.

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

They liked them. I liked the fact they didn't need refrigerating so could sit in a bag all day.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

Easy to eat. Tasty. Sweet.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

Mango was both kids favorite. Least favorite banana yoghurt, but they ate them all!

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

After school. Yoghurt in pack lunch. Out and about at weekends

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

A bit sugary probably and not great for their teeth. I would be less likely to buy the fruit puree one, for this reason.

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general?

I like the idea of it and the packaging is fun.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ?

Ds2 liked how the cap looked like a planes propeller.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite?

My fruit loving ds1 didn't like my of the flavours dispute eating them all as normal fruits which I was surprised about. Ds2 who refuses to eat fruit loved the banana yoghurt.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child?

In pack lunches, day trips or a quick snack going out the door.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?

Yea along side other fruit and vegetables in the diet.

1, Really like them. The cap is brilliant for children's hands to open themselves and packaging appealing too. The flavours and texture were good and the fruit ones far less like baby puree because of the rough texture. My children wolfed the lot down in 2 days!! Unfortunately having checked the price I haven't bought any more as I found them too expensive.

2, My children liked everything about them, packaging, flavour, the lot. They had all gone by day 2.

3, All the flavours were liked by all 3 of my children which is unusual - there is always at least one that won't like something. 2 children preferred banana yogurt, 1 liked the apple/strawberry best.

4, These are brilliant to use for travelling, both for the journey and also to have whilst away. They can be squashed, don't need to be refrigerated, won't spoil. We had a 3 hour car journey and my children ate several each but no mess - a revelation for my lot! They are certainly more portable than actual fruit or crisps, biscuits etc and to not find a rotten banana lurking somewhere in the back of my car has been great! Ideal for trips to the beach or away camping.

5, Yes I would consider GoGo squeeze to be a healthy snack. For us, they compare against more traditional snacks such as crisps and biscuits and are obviously much healthier. They are, by nature, much more appealing to my children than actual fruit, and far more into the category of treat.

Thank you for letting us try them.