a grown up meeting

 

We've always liked to know what you think of the stuff we make. That's why we ask you to call the banana phone, drop us an email, or pop into Fruit Towers. It's good to have a chat and even better to hear what you think we should do next. So each year, we hold our very own AGM (A Grown-up Meeting) where 100 of you get to come in, ask some questions, learn a bit more about our business, help us decide what recipes to make next, and eat a lot of cake.

It’s a day when Fruit Towers in London (where more magic happens than in a rap star’s bedroom on Cribs), has its doors thrown open, and a load of activities are organised - some that will shape the brand in the coming year, and some just for the helluvit. And yes, fruit fans, there is sampling. A LOT of sampling. There’s also the chance to get in front of the powers-that-be (the Terrifying Titans of the Fruit Blending Industry as they’re not called by anyone) and ask them anything you like, from “Why are concentrates so rubbish?” to “Do your smoothies actually contain shiny trumpets or pebbles?"

Now previous years have been a bit light on Irish representation, so this time we’re running a little competition to send one of you, our loyal drinkers-of-smoothies-and-readers-of-blog, and a friend, to London to attend our annual grown up meeting, at our expense. 

Just post the question you’d like to ask Adam, Jon and Rich the founders of innocent in the comments section below, and through a very scientific process possibly involving arm wrestling, we’ll pick a winner from the most interesting questions. The lucky winner could get to ask their question to them in person.

So comment away, question away, make us smile or gasp or scratch our heads - it’s over to you...

Comments

[Carol Hughes]

My question for Adam, Jon & Rich is this... As a mum of 3 I thought I had tried everything to get my 6 year old daughter to eat greens. Then along came the new Kiwi, Grape & Lime smoothie, and although it is not one of the kids ones - it is now her favourite drink. I would like to know if they can think of a way of putting chicken, potatoes & veg into a smoothie that looks as good as 'the green one'. And if not, is there any other secrets they are keeping from us mums that I should know of..... Thankyou.

[Debbie Thompson]

My question would be - have you ever tried any flavours that you were convinced would work but just didn't?

[Judith Gannon]

Why don't Innocent do a Movie tie-in? The possibilities are endless:

The Grapes of Wrath,
Strange Fruit,
James and the Giant Peach
A Clockwork Orange...

to name but a few!

[Francis Gannon]

My question is why don't Innocent get the fruit boxes into school vending machines....you could have educational stuff on the boxes. Where does the fruit come from....answers on the bottom...

[Mark Moran]

With all that we hear about global warming and carbon emissions and the scary things that are happening to our planet beacue of our irresponsibilty I'm wondering what do the guys at fruit towers have planned to do their bit to combat all this nasty carbon and global warming stuff??

[Joanne Blennerhassett]

You lot at Innocent really make me smile..a lot.. I really love your quirky fun outlook on life as well as the yummy things you create. My question to you is whether you could make sweet treats that are as nice and tasty as you are-innocent in a way that's low on boring guilt-inducing fat and calories? Maybe along the lines of lip lickingly irresistible frozen yoghurts and mousses(or should that be mice..?!)..

[Cathriona]

Hi guys Im a big fan of Innocent but would love to see more Super green smoothies please..I love the way you have snuck in some spinach and nettle into your kiwi apple and lime but why not pack a lot more in ??? I am a nutritional therapist in Ireland and recommend your products to my clients. Lets get together and chat about wheatgrass combos with dandelion and elderberry extracts !! Keep up the good work guys.. Cathriona

[susie k]

Hi there just wanted to say that we love your yummy smoothies. I admire the drive and vision of the company and I would like to ask the question whats next..?
I would love a fun trip to London, as a family we have to travel there alot for hospital visits and it would be nice to meet some fun people and hang out away from Evalina childrens hospital.
Light and love susie k

[Sully]

I've just heard that rhubarb is a vegetable!- what's that all about- surely it's a fruit and a tomato is a vegetable?!? Can we not accuse it of 'passing off' under EU fair trade terms. I think we should have referendum of which fruits are fruits and vegetables are vegetables!!! Sully, Cully & Sully

[Helen M at innocent]

It's a crazy world Sully. I always think that if it goes in a crumble it's a fruit and if it goes in a soup it's veg. Yes, I think a referendum is in order.

[Caoimhe Über Alles]

To think of just one question is so hard, but I'd suppose it'd be: "How do you keep things fun after being around so long?" and of course everyone is wondering what the next endeavours for innocent are, innocent snacks - Primrose, nettle and vanilla muffin anyone? innocent salads? There's so much out there to conquer.

[john murphy]

Don't forget to tell people that you donate some of your profits to third world countries, promoting contraception, abortion and other population control methods under the guise of "womens health issues". Disgusting, just like your product. Innocence my eye!

[Helen M at innocent]

Hello John,

Thanks for getting in touch.

We are really proud that innocent drinks donates 10% of its profits to charity, mainly to the innocent foundation.

The funding focus for the foundation has been on sustainable farming for a secure future since 2007 and we currently support 13 projects developed by UK based Non Governmental Organisations working in the developing countries where we source fruit. Work supported varies from clean water and safe sanitation to the provision of quality seeds, great fertilisers and training on the best agricultural approaches. Some of the projects do focus on women who are dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods, the emphasis is on helping them to improve their incomes and provide for their families.

For more details on the innocent foundation projects you can have look at http://www.innocentfoundation.org/