FARM NOT FACTORY
Folkington’s core principle “Farm not Factory” highlights the extent to which largely minimal processing is undertaken in the production of its drinks, and that none fall under the definition of Processed Foods or Ultra Processed Food and Drink.
NOVA CLASSIFICATION
All Food and drinks are classified into four groups under the globally recognised NOVA Food Classification System. NOVA groups food and drink according to the extent and purpose of the processing they undergo.
Food processing, as identified by NOVA, involves physical, biological and chemical processes that occur after foods are separated from nature and before they are consumed or used in the preparation of dishes and meals.
* Not from concentrate
Footnote: “Fizzy drinks” are often categorised in the Media as Ultra Processed Foods. This is because, unlike Folkington’s, a large number of mass-market fizzy drinks contain added chemicals and compounds such as:Artificial sweeteners:Aspartame E951), Acesulfane K (E950), Stevia (E960), Sacharin (E954), Sucralose (E955) - Artificial preservatives:Sodium Benzoate (E211), Potassium sorbate (E202) -Artificial flavours:Ammonium Ferric Citrate (E381), Caffeine (E300) - Artificial colours:Sunset Yellow (E110), Ponceau 4R (E124) -Artificial supplements:Niacin (E375)
SIX PRINCIPLES WE FOLLOW WHEN MAKING OUR DRINKS
LESS IS MORE
We use just a handful of ingredients, but of really good quality. Just like the principles of traditional Italian cuisine.
VARIETIES
We specially select varieties of fruit that make our drinks taste distinctive, and for consistency we never chop & change.
PROVENANCE
We source fruits from the same habitats to get a consistent quality and taste.
SUSTAINABILITY
Every year we return to the same farming communities to support their need for a sustainable income.
FARM NOT FACTORY
None of our core ingredients are ever over-processed; just pressed, squeezed or distilled soon after they’ve been picked.
BRITISH
Wherever possible we source our ingredients from British farmers to keep food miles to a minimum.