Potina reviews & press

What a certified nutritionist, national newspapers and the food trade press say about Potina banana oat drinks.

Expert review: Louise Jane, Certified Nutritionist & Gut Health Consultant

Published with Louise Jane’s permission; lightly edited for regulatory compliance.

Potina is a new favourite brand of mine that really stands out for its commitment to providing wholesome, clean goodness for children, making it a name you can trust! In a world where the importance of fibre often gets overlooked, Potina shines a spotlight on this essential nutrient, ensuring that kids can easily incorporate it into their diets through their delicious drinks. With a focus on nourishing children with natural ingredients, Potina offers a creamy and dreamy experience that fuels their fun. The absence of sweeteners, oils, stabilisers, emulsifiers, or additives means parents can feel good about what they’re giving their little ones.

As someone who adores chocolate, I found the chocolate banana flavour to be exceptional, it is a combination that feels like a slice of heaven to me. But, the OG banana flavour is incredibly delicious also, and I really appreciate how this fantastic brand has managed to stay away from that artificial taste that frequently affects other beverages, particularly banana ones, that can end up tasting medicinal. Instead, their products are made with real organic bananas, guaranteeing that each sip is as authentic as it is scrumptious. This makes Potina an excellent choice not just for vegan kids and parents, but for anyone looking to add a nutritious twist to their family’s diet.

The packaging of Potina is another aspect that deserves a shout-out; it’s visually appealing and designed to catch the eye of children who, let’s face it, often eat and drink with their eyes first. Furthermore, beyond being a tasty treat, these drinks are fortified with calcium, B12, and D2, providing even more nutritional support for growing bodies that parents can appreciate.

All in all, my family has turned into massive fans, and Potina has officially made it onto our weekly shopping list (available at Tesco in case you were wondering!). Their fibre-packed drinks are such delightful options for any family looking to encourage health and happiness in their kids!

Newspaper best buy

The London Standard — 16 January 2025, “New Year in the Capital” Recommends feature. The Standard selected Potina as a Best Buy, highlighting it as a children’s health drink that makes fibre effortless, crafted from organic bananas and fibre-rich oats and free from sweeteners, oils, emulsifiers and stabilisers. Potina has also been featured as a recommended best buy in The Telegraph and The Guardian.

Launch & trade press coverage

The Grocer — covered Potina’s nationwide launch, noting the drinks are made with fibre-rich oats and organic bananas, free from added sugars and additives, and founded by former Alpro sales director Adam Womersley.

Plant Based News — reported on the launch as a clean-label brand targeting child nutrition, with 4g of fibre per 200ml serving.

vegconomist — profiled the founder’s mission to make getting enough fibre “easy, fun and fuss-free” for families.

Green Queen — examined Potina’s gut-health positioning and three-main-ingredient recipe within the kids’ nutrition trend.

The Plant Base — covered the UK launch in Tesco stores and the brand’s aim of helping children reach the recommended 20g of daily fibre.

Press enquiries

For media enquiries, samples or interviews with founder Adam Womersley, contact info@potina.co.uk.

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