What do our product testers think of Radnor Hills kids' drinks?

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This is the feedback thread for testers who tried Radnor Hills drinks for kids.

Testers, please share your feedback by answering the questions below

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? (Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry, Radnor Splash - Orange & Passion Fruit, Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Orange or Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple)
• What did your child think of the taste?
• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
• How would you describe the drink to another parent?
• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?
• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?

Please share your feedback by next Monday 12 October.

Many thanks for taking part!

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try?
Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Orange

What did your child think of the taste?
He loved it, it got a thumbs up

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
He had it after school with his snack

How would you describe the drink to another parent?
Handy little natural fruit drink

What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?
He could open it himself

Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?
More flavours please!

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try?
Radnor Splash - Orange & Passion Fruit

What did your child think of the taste?
He said it was very tasty and liked it a lot.

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
We took it on a day trip as my son usually looks for water. This was a convenient and tasty alternative.

How would you describe the drink to another parent? Much nicer than similar drinks. I would never have chosen it and always gone for drinks I knew as a child. In future I'll look out for these products and choose other flavours to try.

What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink? That it was different and nicer than having usual boring water.

Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink? No, everything was great about the product and I wouldn't change a thing. I do like products with "no added sugar" visible on the label.

• We tested the Apple and Raspberry flavour.
• My children enjoyed the taste and the refreshing sensation of the drink.
• It was used for lunch boxes, so they not only had their water bottles but an extra drink for lunch time.
• I would say it is tasty, refreshing, more natural, reassuring that children are having less sugar and better for them as its spring water.
• That it was spring water, and not so artificial.
• They didn't say they would change anything as they enjoyed a lot as it was flavoursome, delicious and fruity.

• We tried Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry and my daughter enjoyed it and I was pleased it seemed more natural and not too sweet.
• Juice is a weekend and holiday treat here, so we kept to that. I would not buy it for home consumption as it felt more of a lunchbox/on the go drink. It's not economical or eco friendly to have as an everyday home drink.
• It was a convenient size and shape for throwing into a bag when out and about. However, she did end up pouring it into a glass on one occasion to get all the dregs out.
• We managed ok with the design but I could see that younger children would struggle and maybe spill it when drinking.
• I would describe it as a fairly natural juice drink, ideal for picnics and packed lunches. I felt better about my child having it as opposed to usual squashes which are very sugary.

We tried the Radnor Splash - Orange and Passionfruit flavour. My children really enjoyed the taste and felt that it was first quenching for them. They had this drink with lunch as well as after school - normally at this time, they would normally have squash or water. We kept the cartons in the fridge which really helped with the flavour when they were nice and cold. If I was drink to another parent, I would say it was a good flavoured alternative to squash, convenient to carry in your bag, and a good fruity flavour.
The only thing that my children said they would change about the drink would be to add a straw to make it easier to drink whilst walking.

It looks like I’m in the minority here, but unfortunately my children (aged 9 and 12) really didn’t like it!

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try?
Radnor Splash - Orange & Passion Fruit

What did your child think of the taste?
They both described it as “horrible” and thought the flavour was very weak and not particularly pleasant. Neither of them could finish it.

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
We tried it at the weekend with lunch and also after school. My children normally drink water, with J2Os as an occasional treat.

How would you describe the drink to another parent?
A very weak squash.

What was your/your child’s favourite thing about the drink?
I’m sorry, but they genuinely couldn’t find anything they liked about it! They both really disliked the taste.

Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?
I wonder if part of the issue is the flavour choice. Orange & Passion Fruit (and Apple & Raspberry) are the same as J2O's flavour combinations, so my children naturally expected it to taste something like a J2O. Unfortunately, they felt it tasted nothing like it and found the flavour far too weak.

I appreciate that taste is very subjective, and clearly lots of people feel differently, but unfortunately neither of my children could even finish theirs. My husband tried them too and really disliked them. I think a stronger, more distinctive fruit flavour would make a big difference, but I understand that they have to be healthy too.

Good morning,

We tried the Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry.

My children both liked the taste and said that it was like the Radnor drinks they can buy at school.

I offered it with their after-school snack and they loved them, asking for more when they ran out! It slotted straight into our normal routine instead of water or squash.

Flavoured but without the nasties. The taste appeals to children and I know that they are drinking something healthy.

We liked the fact they were straw free and in recyclable cartons.

Conversely, my son struggled at first to know how to drink from the carton!

Thank you for including us in this taste test!

Frances

Radnor Splash - Orange & Passion Fruit is the variety we tried. My child and myself loved the flavour. Just a hint of flavour but was really tasty and thirst quenching. It did not leave any nasty after taste and was suitable for any time of the day.
My only criticism is the packaging is not child friendly. The opening is hard for my child to pull and it does not come with a straw. We poured it into a glass to use. Although we enjoyed the taste I am not sure we would continue to purchase as not suitable for packed lunches or days out.

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? (Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry, Radnor Splash - Orange & Passion Fruit, Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple or Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple)
• Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry

• What did your child think of the taste?
• She really enjoyed the flavour.

• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
• As part of a packed lunch and once after school with a snack. It was good for both of these occasions.

• How would you describe the drink to another parent?
• It's refreshing and tastes great. There's no straw which might be an issue for younger kids.

• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?
• She said not having to use a straw made her feel more grown up!

• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?
• It's not the easiest carton to open and she did manage to spill a bit on herself the first time she opened one, so she would make some changes to that.

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry.

What did your child think of the taste?
They liked it and found it refreshing.

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
They tried it with their school packed lunch, one, while out the house and at home. They are a good size to put in a bag.

How would you describe the drink to another parent?
It is a great tasting flavoured water, makes a nice change from squash or fruit juice.

What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?
They were really refreshing straight from the fridge.

Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?
They would prefer a straw and usual carton opening. It splashed a bit when opening the carton sometimes.

Thanks, we loved taking part!

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? Radnor Splash - Orange & Passion Fruit.
• What did your child think of the taste?

he loved it - he said it was like Fanta but nicer as it wasn’t so overly sweet, but was more fruity.

• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?

he had a couple at home on the weekend, and took the rest to school.

• How would you describe the drink to another parent?

kids love it but it’s not junky.

• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?

The taste.

• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?

that it would be easier to peel open.

Orange and passionfruit
loved the taste and it is now daughters favourite
They each had one when they got home and took one to school. It fitted in better at home as they prefer bottles for school.
Appealing to kids and doesn’t get wasted
The flavour

daughter - no. Son - prefers it in bottles.

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? (Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry, Radnor Splash - Orange & Passion Fruit, Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple or Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple) - Radnor Splash Orange & Passion Fruit
• What did your child think of the taste? He thought it was really tasty
• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine? We offered it as a treat, for days out.
• How would you describe the drink to another parent? Fruity water.
• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink? The taste plus it's a popular brand at school.
• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink? No

We tried the Radnor splash orange and passion fruit.
DD thought the taste good. She really liked it.
I left them with the other drinks and let the children help themselves.
I would describe it as tasty but would have been better with a straw.
DD liked the taste and found it very refreshing.
I would add a straw.

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? (Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry, Radnor Splash - Orange & Passion Fruit, Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple or Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple)

my son tried the Radnor splash orange and passion fruit

• What did your child think of the taste?

He loved the taste which is fantastic as it’s really hard to get him to drink anything

• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?

He had the drink either straight after school or with his tea but it would be an ideal drink to take to school for lunch if it was easier to open without spilling

• How would you describe the drink to another parent?

A really tasty, sugar free and convenient drink

• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?

He loved the flavour/taste

• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?

We would definitely change the packaging as my 12 year old found it really difficult to open without spilling. If this was changed I would definitely buy him these to take to school.

I also usually try to avoid drinks with sweeteners but as it is so hard to get my son to drink water, I would definitely buy this in future as he really loved it and it is reassuring to know that he always drinks the whole carton

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? (Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry, Radnor Splash - Orange & Passion Fruit, Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple or Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple)
Toy story orange

What did your child think of the taste?
They downed them! I think they enjoyed them a lot and found them very refreshing after school.

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
During lunch at weekend and after school.

How would you describe the drink to another parent?
Refreshing cartoons which kids can open and drink without straw.

What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?
They seemed to like the Toy Story design! And just the fact they were allowed a juice.

Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple.

What did your child think of the taste?

Both children enjoyed the taste and asked for it again.

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?

My son had this in his packed lunch. My daughter had this after school.

How would you describe the drink to another parent?

A healthy addition for a lunchbox or snack. Good size and convenient.

What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink? Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?

They liked the taste, packaging design and that it didn’t need a straw. They wouldn’t change anything about the drink.

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try?

Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry

• What did your child think of the taste?

They thought it was a nice juice, he said it tasted refreshing and not too sweet, not strong quite subtle

• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?

We tried it when it after school and at lunch. It fit in well as we tried it on a weekend when we went out walking so was easy to pack

• How would you describe the drink to another parent?

A juice box with still juice that is convenient for packed lunches especially as no straw needed as they always bend or get lost off the box

• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?

He felt like it was a healthy choice as the flavour wasn't very strong

• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?

Hr would have liked it to be resealable or a smaller carton size. He didn't finish the drink once, he said it was would be too much to drink on his lunch as he only gets 20 mins.

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try?
Radnor Splash – Apple & Raspberry.

What did your child think of the taste?
My child thought it was really delicious, very palatable and really refreshing.

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
My child was so enthusiastic to try it that she actually had one with breakfast on the first day! After that, we mainly took them with us when we were out and about, as they’re really convenient to carry around.

How would you describe the drink to another parent?
A nice, well-priced, reasonably healthy, low-calorie drink that kids actually enjoy.

What was your/your child’s favourite thing about the drink?
My child’s favourite thing was simply that it was really tasty.

Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?
I’d probably change the packaging slightly. The tear tab on top of the carton was a bit awkward, and because the carton was so full, we quite often ended up spilling a little when opening it.

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Orange
• What did your child think of the taste? My LO loved it. Thought it was extremely flavourful and kept asking for more.
• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine? Days out or with dinner.
• How would you describe the drink to another parent? Juicy water. A great way to offer juice without being concerned of the sugar content.
• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink? My LO loved the packaging.
• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink? A straw would be great for independence. I had to peel off the silver foil for them to drink it more flavours would be great.

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try?
Radnor Splash - Orange & Passion Fruit,

What did your child think of the taste?
He liked it. Not too sweet. Like flavoured water.

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine? packed it in his lunch box for school. Also had after school.

How would you describe the drink to another parent? Great for lunch boxes, easy to open-no straws needed, not too sweet- more like flavoured water if their child likes those sort of drinks.

What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink? The ease to open the drink as well as the flavour.

Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink? no

We tried the orange flavour. My kids both liked it, but expected it to be more of a fruit juice, but said it was more like squash. We only have juice at weekends, so we gave it then.

To another parent I would say it is ultra processed and not recommended it, despite claiming to be healthy. It has artificial colours which as it is in a carton, feels unnecessary!

my kids struggled with the packaging.

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry

• What did your child think of the taste?

Loved it very nice

• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?

In the car on the way home from school

• How would you describe the drink to another parent?

It’s a flavoured water that tastes like a juice drink

• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?

Fruity flavour

• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?

No

Radnor fruits orange, Toy Story 5.
child liked the taste found it refreshing and a good fruity flavour. Great for her packed lunch and to take out on a day out.

Tried Radnor splash orange and passion fruit. Great taste, very thirst quenching. It’s sugar free and is flavoured spring water. Good for lunch boxes for school etc. child loved it. Would have liked a straw.