Potina awards: every win, with the judges’ feedback
Potina banana oat drinks have been recognised by parenting, nutrition, vegan and free-from awards across 2024–2026. Here is every award in full, with what the judges said.
Potina Banana Cocoa Oat Drink
Best for Kids — Vegan Food & Living Product Awards, 2026
“A sweet drink that doesn’t actually contain refined sugar – plus it’s fortified with calcium and B12.” — the judges
Winner, 2-star Award — Nourish Awards, Children’s Food & Drink category, 2025
“A tasty plant-based chocolate drink with added calcium, B12 and vitamin D – a healthier alternative to dairy chocolate milk.” — Nourish Awards judges
The judges described it as a tasty and appealing plant-based alternative to dairy chocolate milk, praising the use of oats instead of soya, the addition of calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D, the relatively lower sugar content compared with standard chocolate milk, the well-balanced flavour, and packaging that appeals to children and parents alike — recognising it as a strong option for families seeking a milk-free chocolate drink with added nutritional value.
Clean Label Ingredients Award — Institute of Food Science and Technology, 2025
Awarded for simplified, clean-label ingredient lists — won by both Potina Banana Oat Drink and Potina Banana Cocoa Oat Drink.
Vegan Choice Award — 2025
“Fibre is one of the most overlooked parts of our diet. Potina makes it deliciously easy to enjoy more, as a family.” — the judges
Best Healthy Kids’ Drink Brand 2025 – UK — Food & Drink Awards (LUXlife Magazine)
A brand-level win covering both Potina drinks.
Potina Banana Oat Drink
Platinum Best Buy — Loved by Parents Awards, 2025
“We loved that the Potina Banana Oat drink contained no added sugars or additives! I am always looking for healthy alternatives for my kids and this really hit the spot. My son is 4 and loved the flavour, we all enjoyed it and would not only recommend it but will be buying it as part of our weekly shop.” — the judges
Best for Kids — Vegan Food & Living Product Awards, 2025
“High in fibre and fortified with vitamin B12, this has impressive health credentials to ensure your mini vegans are getting all the goodness they need.” — the judges
Silver — Free From Food Awards, Child & Teen category, 2025
“It has good texture and taste. The banana taste and smell is good. It is thicker than other milk alternatives and mum likes that there are no additives or sugar and the ‘made with real bananas’ claim. The carton is fun and I like that it stands out in the fridge as my drink.” — the judges
Further judges’ comments included: “Clear ingredients and I can see, with relative ease, that it’s safe for me and my son”; “As a parent the ingredients are reassuringly simple and clean. In today’s world of UPFs this makes a refreshing change”; “The added fibre, vitamins and calcium are great, as a parent this is a big tick especially when looking for milk alternatives”; and “I really rather enjoyed this, tasted good, straight from the fridge.”
Silver Product, Dairy Alternatives — Plant-Based Excellence Awards (Plant Based World Europe), 2025
Recognised in the dairy alternatives category, covering milks, yogurts, creams and spreads.
Clean Label Ingredients Award — Institute of Food Science and Technology, 2025
Awarded for simplified, clean-label ingredient lists — won by both Potina drinks.
Vegan Choice Award — 2025
“Fibre is one of the most overlooked parts of our diet. Potina makes it deliciously easy to enjoy more, as a family.” — the judges
Best Healthy Kids’ Drink Brand 2025 – UK — Food & Drink Awards (LUXlife Magazine)
A brand-level win covering both Potina drinks.
In the press
Potina has been featured as a recommended best buy in The Telegraph, The Guardian and The London Standard, and covered by The Grocer, Plant Based News, vegconomist, Green Queen and The Plant Base. Read the expert review and press coverage →