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

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

Very impressed, I liked the size, they were easy to open and didn't need to be kept in the fridge. Very useful for lunch box.

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

They liked the yogurts very much. I was hoping that my boys who don't eat enough fruit would like the fruit ones, but they didn't. My daughter, who eats loads of fruit wasn't too keen on them either.

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

The yogurts were both a hit.

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

Lunch boxes and picnics. Especially in the summer as they can be kept out of the fridge.

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

Yes.

My 3 children, ranging from 1 to 9 years of age loved GoGo squeeze, especially the dairy ones. Banana seemed to be the most popular with all children. My 9 year old enjoyed the fruit pouches more than her siblings and took a few to school for snack.

I would definitely purchase these if priced correctly and feel that they are perfect for lunch boxes and healthy snacks.

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general? Very handy pouches with 1 of their 5 a day. Easy no mess for a trip out or lunch box. The boxes and pouches are very attractively coloured and decorated.

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ? How easy it was to open the pouches themselves without any leakage. And that they could have a pouch while traveling in the car without getting their hands dirty.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite? The favourite for two of my children was the Strawberry Yoghurt, followed by the Apple Fruit Snack. The banana one was the least liked.

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child? While traveling out and about or in their lunch box.

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack? Two of my children only eat an apple as part of their fruit intake, so these pouches offered them a different fruit. There seems to be quite a bit of sugar in the pouches, but if it means that my children will 'eat' another fruit then I am happy really.

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

Bright, attractive packaging. Very easy to open and good that they don’t need to be refrigerated.

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

Initially attracted to the packaging and they loved the easy opening lids, a lot less fiddly for them.

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

One loved the strawberry yogurt, the other the banana yogurt. Neither liked the texture of the fruit purées.

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

Packed lunches and picnics, long car journeys. Easy to eat with no mess and not needing to be kept chilled makes them ideal for these sort of occasions.

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

They don’t replace just eating a piece of fruit of vegetables, but for when carrying fresh fruit around isn’t ideal I would be happy for them to have these.

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

Like the packaging, the blade is an excellent innovation and makes it easy enough for my two year old to open, whereas my six and seven year olds struggle to open some of the other caps on pouches of other well known brands.
I was happy for the kids to try something different and although the sugar content is quite high, it is comparable to other snacks that they have, so for an occasional snack I was not concerned by this.

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

They liked the cap, the packaging and the taste. They pretty much liked everything about them!

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

The favourite fruit flavour was the apple and mango one. The favourite yogurt flavour was banana. Overall the favourite was the apple and mango flavour for two children and the banana yogurt for one child. Our twin babies can't tell me which was their favourite yet, they are only ten months old, but they seemed happy to taste all of them and opened their mouths for more!!!

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

Yes, the cost factor is, for me, the main driver as to which snacks I buy for any given week. So if the cost was comparable or better than similar types of snacks then I absolutely would.

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

I would consider it somewhere in the middle, not as healthy as a piece of fruit but equally not unhealthy, and more healthy than e.g. crisps or sweets. I would consider it comparable to other fruit snacks marketed to children. Regardless, our children eat a very varied and pretty healthy diet, so I would be happy to give them these as a snack or in a lunchbox as a part of that.

Thanks for the opportunity to try them!

Oops! Meant to add in to question 4 - these are perfect for travelling - in the car, out at a park, in a cafe, in a lunchbox! We tested them under all these conditions and more!!

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

I was really impressed with them. The packaging was eye-catching and cheery. They were really easy for the children to open themselves. I’m happy with the ingredients.

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

When they spied the boxes on the kitchen shelf they were very excited, wanting to know what they were. They were reluctant to try the banana yogurt one then DS1 tried it and said he liked it (but I later found it hidden away only half-eaten!). They like the purée ones more than the yogurt ones.

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

DS1 took one taste of the apple-strawberry purée and said it tasted like an innocent smoothie (which he loves!). I think they both liked the apple-strawberry best (my favourite was the apple).

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

Snack after school, packed lunches, snack on the go.

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

Yes I would.

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

Quite handy to carry on out and about and just perfect for the lunch boxes. My eldest absolutely loves it and takes it to school everyday to have during break time. Good range and having both fruits and Yogurts is great! Not too much, not too small and there is no leftovers that Mama has to finish!

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

The lid being their first favourite, they love the flavours and taste. Loved the design on the pouch and we had fun making mini fans with the lid!

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

My children love strawberry in general and so that's their favourite! They loved the Yogurt more than the fruit one.

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

It is perfect for lunchbox, to have at breaktime, best to carry while out and about and also after sports ans swimming! handy!

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

Yes, Considering it has fruits and Yougurt, it is definitely a good choice.

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

Nice product, handy for outings and emergencies

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

The eldest liked the packaging and easy to open top, my youngest (4) found it a bit tough to open but liked the choices. My 7 yr old wasn't keen on a warm yogurt but liked it after it was refrigerated although a little sweet.

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

Apple and Mango was the winner, apple on its own wasn't a hit. Banana yogurt wasn't a favourite as both boys not keen on bananas.

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

Packed lunches, as a back up for fresh fruit

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

Yes as an alternative although it's healthier to eat fruit and digest it.

Update - since the kids didn't like the fruit flavoured ones I've been taking them to work and eating them - I like them!

1. Looks like a great idea, colourful packaging and don't need to be refrigerated or carried carefully like fruit.
2. Liked the packaging, ease of use. Unfortunately they were not so keen on the product! Only a couple got a thumbs up.
3. DS liked the banana yoghurt. DD claimed to love the apple and mango but only had a couple of sucks, left over half the packet.
4. Potentially good for any packed lunch or picnic or journey.
5. The fruit seems healthy but the yoghurt has plenty of sugar in.

My children really liked these and we would definitely buy them again. My eldest son has ASD and didn’t really like the texture to begin with but he soon changed his mind. I would definitely put them in their school lunch boxes. I’m not sure that they are particularly healthy but fine for now and again.

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

Thought they were a great idea especially the yoghurt ones.

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

My older children refused to try them after tasting the apple and strawberry one. They decided it was disgusting and couldn't be tempted with the others.

My 10 mth old however was very willing to eat them. Mouth wide open!

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

DCS 6 and 10 firm no to the apple and strawberry. I tasted it too and thought it was pretty grim too if I'm being honest!

10 mth old liked them LL. Banana yogurt was his favourite. I thought it was pretty nice too!

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

When out and about for the day. Yoghurt not needing frigeration is brilliant.

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

In moderation yes.

I thought they were great and liked the different flavour combinations. The packaging was bright and colourful, although my daughter said the edges were a bit sharp. They were easy to open and convenient.
My children both really liked them and they were impressed by all flavours- they just said they wished there was a bit more in there and that there were more than 4 in a packet!
They liked all of the flavours, actually; my daughter’s favourite was strawberry and my son’s was apple. Previously, the only place we’ve been able to get something similar was in France.
We think they are great for snacks in the car, after school and activities such as dancing, swimming and football, lunchboxes and even as a quick dessert!
My son is terrible for eating fruit so if he eats these at least I’ll know he’s getting at least some ‘goodness’!

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

I thought the packaging and concept was brilliant

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

how easy they were to use, and how spill free the packaging was

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

strawberry yogurt was the biggest hit

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

during car journeys and when out and about on days out, picnics etc

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

absolutely, seems free of all nasties and great alternative to crisps and other sugary snacks

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

Bright, colourful packaging , the fact they didn't have to go in the fridge was really good

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

They liked the packaging and the ease of opening them.

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

One child liked all the flavours but preferred the yoghurts, My 6yr old liked the yoghurts but wasn't keen on the fruit ones.

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

In lunchboxes, snack , picnics and long car journeys

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

Yes

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

I was very impressed, the packaging and overall design was very appealing. The product was of a very high quality.

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

My children really liked Go go squeez, they thought they were tastier than yoghurt / fruit snack we normally buy.

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

All the flavours went down extremely well but I think strawberry and strawberry and Apple were particularly favourites.

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

GoGo squeez would are perfect for lunch boxes and days out or just as a handy healthy snack.

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

Yes I would consider them 2 be a healthy snack and would not hesitate to recommend.

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

I liked the option of a very portable healthy snack that the kids all enjoyed.

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

They enjoyed the flavours and they liked the fact that they weren't too babyish.

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

The banana yoghurt was a firm favourite here.

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

After school as a healthy snack, on a picnic or after a meal as an alternative to yoghurt

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

Yes it isn't an alternative to fruit but alongside it and as an alternative to crisps or a biscuit after school it is a great solution

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general? They were really convenient and great for lunch boxes

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ? My daughter loved the strawberry yoghurt. They both loved the packaging but my son disliked the fruit puches and said they reminded him of baby food. He liked the flavours but not the texture.

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite? Strawberry youghurt and mango puree.

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

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack? Reasonably they are high in sugar but much healthier than many snacks.

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general? I thought they looked good, the children enjoyed them and they were portable

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ? they liked the taste and my youngest child loved the fact she could open them herself

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

the apple one

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child? I would love to put these in lunch boxes and to take with us for picnics etc

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack? yes and easy to give.

thanks for picking us x

1. What did you think about GoGo squeeZ in general? I loved the concept and the fact you don't need to refrigerate them. They found the caps quite hard to open independently initially

1. What did your child(ren) like about GoGo squeeZ? They enjoyed the fruit smoothies the best but said they were sweet

1. What did your child think about the different flavours? Which was their favourite? They liked them but said some of the smoothies were quite sweet. My little girl loves them

1. When would you envisage giving GoGo squeeZ to your child? As on the go snacks after school

1. Would you consider GoGo squeeZ to be a healthy snack?I would but probably wouldn't purchase them as 2 of my 3 children wouldn't eat them

Thank you for the opportunity to test these. My 3 year old loved them but my two older boys (7&8) weren't impressed by the packaging and said that they looked babyish like the fruit pouches their 1 year old cousin has and refused to have them in public

1. I initially thought it was a good idea. Great for pack lunches and handy for days out.

1. Unfortunately my children weren't keen on Go Go Squeez. My youngest child refused to try them. The two older children didn't like the fruit puree. They thought the strawberry yoghurt was ok when they first tasted it but didn't want to try them again. They wouldn't taste the banana yogurt.

1. They only liked the strawberry yoghurt.

1. I would have used them for pack

lunches if they had liked them.

1. I would prefer to give the children fresh fruit or chilled yogurt.

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

The packaging was great, liked the idea of them not needing refrigerating.

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

They liked them being easy to open and the unusual lid, they both liked both yogurt flavours, but not keen on the fruit pouches. They said they were too sweet.

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

They loved the yogurts - they are very thick and creamy. They did not particularly like the fruit pouches though, both said they were too sweet.

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

They are ideal for picnics and in lunchboxes as they don't need to be refrigerated and there's no mess or spoons needed.

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

Not as healthy as a piece of fruit, but easy to grab and eat on the go.

1. I liked them, handy and transportable, convenient. Good lid that's easy to open and not a choking hazard. The fact they don't need refrigeration makes them great for use when out and about, or holidays and travelling.

1. They liked the packaging, the helicopter lids. Selection of different flavours was good. Older ones opted for these over our standard yogurt pouches for their lunchbox.

1. Banana yogurt with as the overall favourite, the yogurt ones were liked more than the fruit flavours and the apple on its own comes in last.

1. Packed lunches. Day trips. Taking on holiday. Would not tend to use as a snack at home.

1. I would consider this a reasonably healthy snack, not a substitute for real fruit but a good compromise and convenient in certain situations.

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

I really liked it. An easy, portable snack. Well packaged. The lids were easy for even my 5 year old to manage. I found it particularly useful that it didn’t need to be refrgerated, so it’s something I could stock up on in the snack cupboard. (I have 3 children and only a medium sized fridge). Useful to have as an alternative to fresh fruit. Also a simple ingredients list - not loaded with chemicals.

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

They enjoyed them as a variation on their usual snacks and packed lunches. They liked the pouches.

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

The overall favourite was the strawberry yoghurt one, everyone absolutely loved it and we’ll definitely be having that again. Least favourite was the banana yoghurt, but none of us ever like banana yoghurt. My daughters both enjoyed the apple and the apple & mango but my son (by far the fussiest eater 😣) complained about the slightly gritty texture. I actually liked the texture myself.

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

As a snack at school, or as part of a picnic in school holidays.

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