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Runwood Homes proud to launch exciting new partnership with Oranka Juice Solutions

Runwood Homes have announced an exciting new partnership with one of Europe’s largest commercial juice suppliers, Oranka Juice Solutions.

Rolling out to all care homes across the group, the hydration care concept will be in prime position for Nutrition and Hydration Week, commencing on the 13^th of March.

Oranka are one of Europe’s largest commercial juice suppliers with over 100 different juice and smoothie options. Their mission; to be the hospitality industry’s natural choice for drink solutions through continued innovation, finest quality products and exceptional customer service.

The juice is specifically made for the care environment and is made with 20% real fruit juice, containing added vitamin C where 200mil delivers 50% RDA. The juice is also suitable for diabetics, containing just 2% sugar and no preservatives. The aim is to encourage greater hydration, provide a noticeable increase in activity levels and see vital vitamin intake.

All Runwood Homes will receive three cases of juice (Apple, Orange and Redberry) along with 3 dispensers complete with stands, drip trays and display cards. Each home will also receive three fill line jugs to mix the juice.

Oranka juices not only provide positive health benefits and vital nutrients but are a sustainable solution in comparison to the current suppliers to the homes. They require 95% less packaging and 95% less storage. According to data supplied by Oranka, only 12 cartons of the concentrated juice are needed compared to the current supplier, resulting in less packaging waste and a better use of time and resources.

The sustainable and environmentally friendly solution will not only be a positive contribution to the reduction of global emissions, but an addition to greater hydration and nutrition at Runwood Homes.

Troy Smith, Managing Director of Oranka, said: "Oranka Juice Solutions are absolutely delighted to be working with Runwood Homes, with our celebrated Hydration Care Concept. Designed to actively improve residents' hydration levels. It is centred around a mix of juices and smoothies, enticingly dispensed; with the objective being to encourage greater fluid intake and increase appeal. The results are healthier residents, reduced UTIs and other ailments, along with a noticeable increase in activity levels and vital vitamin intake."