Belfast Soda Specialist Unveils New Range of Great Tasting Flavours
Longbridge Drinks, FoodNI member, has launched a new 11-strong range of sodas
which the Belfast-based company says is “a defining moment” for the family-owned
business which has won a host of UK Great Taste Awards for product quality and
outstanding taste.
Commercial director Lora Adair explains: “After months of careful crafting and taste
testing, our new 330ml ready-to-drink soda range is ready to make its debut.
“Each soda is handmade in small batches, giving attention to every detail and
ensuring the highest quality in every bottle,” she adds. “The new range includes
traditional flavours, such as Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer, Root Beer, Cloudy Lemonade,
Spiced Cola, Elderflower Soda, and Coffee Cola, along with newer tastes like
Lavender Soda, Grapefruit Soda, Raspberry and Rose Soda, and Pineapple Soda.
“Some are classic favourites with a twist, while others are bold, inventive and not
your run of the mill flavours. Several of the sodas have already been recognised with
Irish Quality Food and Drink awards and Blas na hÉireann accolades for their taste
and craftsmanship, adds Lora.
From the heart of Belfast, Longbridge Drinks Co, she says, “has always put
community first”. “Every bottle reflects the city’s character, ambition, and creativity.
Now, the company is ready to share its most exciting creation yet.”
The sodas made their first public appearance at IFEX, Northern Ireland’s premier
food, drink, retail and hospitality trade show, at the beginning of March, where the
response was “overwhelmingly positive”. “Visitors praised the creativity and
distinctiveness of the range, and the team at Longbridge Drinks Co say this is only
the beginning,” she adds.
“With bold flavours, small batch craftsmanship and award winning taste,
these sodas are already creating a buzz and look set to become the next
big thing behind café counters, deli fridges and bar shelves.”
Longbridge Drinks is part of the original Papas Minerals, a small business
founded by Wayne Adair in 1999 to meet a spiralling demand for soft drinks
that were hand crafted, free from artificial additives artisan. And offered
high quality. Another factor of the Bangor-based business was the revival
of nostalgic flavours.
