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March 17, 2021

Spilling the Juice with…. Hockey for Heroes

We recently caught up with Jaffa’s charity partner for 2020-21, Hockey for Heroes. We wanted to find out more about them, the people they help and the fun they have whilst raising money for their incredible cause. Keep reading to learn more about the charity and how Jaffa will be working in partnership with Hockey for Heroes to encourage healthier lives. Hockey for Heroes is a UK-based charity that uses the power of sport to support people who have suffered as a result of the impact of war. They work with ex-service people to take on challenges up and down
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Jaffa Teams Up with FareShare

March 3, 2021

Leading citrus brand Jaffa® has announced a new year long partnership with FareShare, the UK’s largest food charity fighting hunger and food waste. Throughout the duration of the partnership, Jaffa will be supporting FareShare to distribute the equivalent of 200,000 meals to vulnerable people across the UK. The initial twelve-month agreement will fund the redistribution of vital food supplies, creating a much-needed boost to those facing hardship, especially within the current economic environment. These meals will be supplied across FareShare’s network of 11,000 charities and community groups, reaching some of the UK’s most vulnerable families and individuals. One such charity is Zest4Life. Lunch club Zest4life began in 2014 to help older Malvern residents get healthy, make new friends and stay connected to their community. With
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The health benefits of oranges

February 16, 2021

Oranges are delicious, nutritious and hydrating. They’re full to the brim with vitamins and nutrients; just one orange counts as one of your five-a-day. It’s widely known that oranges are a wonderful source of vitamin C. Just one orange will provide you with the daily NRV (nutrient reference value) of vitamin C for adults. It’s important we get enough vitamin C in our diets for a number of reasons. Vitamin C plays an important role in protecting our cells and keeping them healthy. Our body also uses vitamin C to maintain healthy skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage and when
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Spilling the Juice… with 2nd Stamford Town Scout Group

January 13, 2021

We spoke to Lisa Stevenson and Paul Scholes from 2nd Stamford Town Scout Group about why it’s important for young people to learn about healthy living from an early age and how they’ve adapted to keep their Beavers moving in 2020. Lisa is the Pack’s Beavers Section Leader and Paul leads the Cub Scouts. When and why did you choose to get involved with Scouts? L: I got involved with Scouts as a parent first in 2013 when my eldest son was a Beaver. Initially, I helped out as part of the parent rota. Sadly, the Stamford Beavers Colony closed
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Spilling the Juice… with 23rd Chingford Bumblebee Cub Pack

January 13, 2021

We spoke to Caroline Pantling, who is the Cub Scout Leader with 23rd Chingford Bumblebee Cub Pack, to find out how the group has navigated the challenges of 2020 and found inspiring ways to keep their young people healthy and active despite the challenges that Covid has presented. When and why did you choose to get involved with Scouts? I’d previously worked in museum education and loved devising and delivering activities for families. When my role changed and I realised I had stopped doing as much of this kind of work as I wanted to, I decided to volunteer with
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Spilling the Juice… with 10th Fulwood (Salaam) Scouts

January 13, 2021

We caught up with Seema Eagle Eye Bux, who is the Beaver Section Leader with 10th Fulwood (Salaam) Scouts in Preston. She told us about the importance of the Beavers Health and Fitness Badge and how it teaches her Beavers about the importance of a healthy lifestyle for their physical and mental health. When and why did you choose to get involved with Scouts? I joined 10th Fulwood (Salaam) Scouts as a volunteer in 2015. I chose to volunteer initially to enable my children to get fast track entry to the group! Five years later and I’m now the Beaver
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How to make Dried Jaffa Orange decorations

December 21, 2020

Have you tried making dried citrus decorations yet? They’re the perfect sustainable alternative to plastic baubles and are a wonderful crafting activity to do with your children during the festive period. Dried orange slices decorated with star anise make the prettiest, natural and fragrant DIY festive ornaments for your home. They’re so simple to make and look like glowing, stained-glass windows! To make your own citrus decorations, all you’ll need is a few Jaffa oranges, some spices, such as star anise, cloves or cinnamon, for extra decoration and scent, a knife and a needle and thread. How to make dried
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How to spread Jaffa Joy with a Christmas Wreath

December 16, 2020

Wreaths are made to celebrate the cycles of nature and all life. We love to make festive wreaths with a mixture of green foliage and decorations that add some winter colour. Dried slices of Jaffa Juicy Oranges make the perfect accompaniment to a Christmas wreath, especially when complemented with some scented cinnamon sticks and pine cones. Follow these simple 5-steps to create your own festive wreath at home. What you’ll need To create your wreath: Wreath frame (these come in a range of sizes and materials. Shop around to find one that fits your needs) Floral wire to attach foliage
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Spilling the juice … with Kimberley Woods

August 24, 2020

Kimberley Woods is a member of the British Canoeing team competing at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. She is also a part of the Jaffa family as one of our brand ambassadors. In this blog post, we will spill the juice with Kimberley. We talk about everything from how she first got into the sport of canoeing to how she has adapted her training to accommodate the 1-year postponement of the Tokyo Olympics. Keep reading to learn more about this inspirational British athlete. How did you first get into canoeing? My grandparents were canoeists and my aunt was very good at
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The ultimate guide to making summer smoothies

August 8, 2020

If you’re anything like us, hot weather leaves you craving a delicious fruit smoothie! Smoothies are the ultimate versatile meal or snack. They pack in tonnes of vitamins and fibre, making them the perfect on-the-go breakfast or a mid-afternoon pick me up. In this blog post, we’re going to share our simple tips for making the ultimate smoothie every time! There are so many recipes on the internet and in cookbooks for smoothies these days. It can be overwhelming to know where to start, not to mention what ingredients you need. The truth is, you don’t need to buy hundreds
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OUR LATEST NEWS

Spilling the Juice with…. Hockey for Heroes

Jaffa Teams Up with FareShare

The health benefits of oranges

Spilling the Juice… with 2nd Stamford Town Scout Group

Spilling the Juice… with 23rd Chingford Bumblebee Cub Pack

Spilling the Juice… with 10th Fulwood (Salaam) Scouts

How to make Dried Jaffa Orange decorations

How to spread Jaffa Joy with a Christmas Wreath

Spilling the juice … with Kimberley Woods

The ultimate guide to making summer smoothies