Ribena Minis ‘Less Spills, Less Mess’
Ever since I was a child, I have loved Ribena. The original blackcurrant version is, in fact, the drink I most associate with being young, my mom insisted that it was far better for me than fizzy pop (of course she was correct) and so we always had the cordial, that I seem to remember had a foil top. These days, we usually have Ribena squash in our kitchen cupboards – old habits do die hard it seems.
Last month saw Ribena launch a brand new range. Ribena Minis combine Ribena’s, delicious flavours with a ‘Less Spills, Less Mess’ cap. The idea is that these are ideal for putting into lunchboxes and packed lunches, either for school, or as part of a picnic, and also that these are bottled drinks that you are not afraid to put into your bag. The bottle will only release liquid once the bottle has been squeezed, so even if the top comes off, you are not going to find your sandwiches ruined, or your bag swimming with liquid, as you would with a normal bottle. Accidents do happen when children are faced with bottles, but these bottles incur a minimal amount of spill and mess.
Ribena Minis currently come in three different flavours; Brilliant Blackcurrant, Oh So Yum Orange and Amazing Apple & Mango. Joe loved the Apple and Mango flavour, whilst I am still partial to the original blackcurrent. The choices all contains real fruit juice and no added sugar so they are also kind to teeth and work towards your five a day, making them a healthy choice as well as a less messy one. In addition, the bottles are easy to close and seal again, so drinks can be put back into bags – they don’t have to be consumed all in one go. This means there is less waste too.
Ribena Minis are such a good idea. Tasty, healthy and with that less spills, less mess cap, they are perfect for packed lunches, winter picnics, comfort hydration breaks and frankly, if you have little ones, they are worth just keeping in the fridge.
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27 Comments
Alana
This looks fab! I’ve had more than a few spilling incidents on the settee so will give this a go.
Anna
aww that looks great! I love Robena drinks, and this is definitely very handy!
LaaLaa
Haha my friend reminded me the other day how she always remembers we had Ribena (cordial) on our cupboard! Which is true and we still do although I don’t really drink it much now. This looks good cos I hate bottles that leak!
Leah
I love Ribena, it’s my go to when I am poorly, I prefer the full sugar one and blackcurrant but I know that my nephews and nieces like the sugar free versions.
melissa major
Such a brilliant idea! its great they made this up because the other design spilled quite easily
Sarah Bailey
What a fantastic idea, it is just the worst having something spill in a bag, so will have to look into these myself.
Christine Dodd
These are a great idea for school or travelling. Must be a nightmare when they spill.
Sus // roughmeasures.com
What a great bottle idea, no more leaky bottles!
Harriet from Toby & Roo
We tried these out too and we thought they were fab! Edie doesn’t spill them anywhere! H x
Liz Mays
Oh these would really be perfect for car trips or lunch boxes! I’m liking that they use real fruit juice without added sugar!
WhatLauraLoves
These minis are such a great idea! Especially so that they dont spill and stain the carpet! xxx
Iza Abao, Two Monkeys Travel Group Writer
Can you reuse the bottle? It seems like it has a very good quality. I hope I can find it here in the Philippines. I like to bring juice drinks in my bag from time to time. Unfortunately, spills happen and my bag’s items are in danger of being soaked with juice. I like the colors of the bottles too.
Amy
These sound great! I loved Ribena when I was growing up!
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Stephanie Merry
What a great bottle idea! I know my friend who has kids will be pleased with no more spilling drinks in her bag! x
Rhian Westbury
Oh apple and mango sounds like a nice alternative to blackcurrant x
Rachel
These sound great – love that they’ve got more than just blackcurrant as a flavour too!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
These sound really handy for using in packed lunches and for picnics.
Tanya
Fab! I love Ribena, I still have hot Ribena when I’m sick which my Mum used to do for me when I was a kid. I don’t have kids but I want them in my lunch box
francesca
Oh these are awesome!! Perfect for my boys!!
Sarah, Things Sarah Loves
I love Ribena and I had no idea they had launched this range. I’m glad they have – I remember spilling the cartons something awful as a child!
Jemma
I used to love Ribena! These look great for day trips.
Krstie
I still love Ribena! It was always such a nightmare in the cartons though, and so bad for staining, especially white school tops!
Anosa
I love Ribena, it’s my go to drink and I love the original flavour too.
Loving these new bottles such life savers
Sam B
Finally, they have the bottles! I like the cartons but sometimes they get messy when squished (All parents have been there!)
I am so buying these for my Ribena fans
Baby Isabella
We love Ribena! What a great alternative to Fruit Shoots! We like that they are leak proof too, perfect for our rucksack!
Nayna Kanabar
These are a brilliant idea we have always found piercing the cartons with the straw a little difficult.
Lubka Henry
These seem like convenient little bottles. Laughed at the way you’ve tested it :))