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February in Bloom
Article date: 08 February 2012
February in Bloom Hello from BloomBerry Juice HQ! As much of our great little Island is confronted with snow, ice and freezing conditions we just wanted to tell you not to worry! Over here, in East Devon, everything is sunny. Snowdrops, and even daffodils are out in the orchard and the birds are getting noisy. But it is COLD! Which is why you...
Tidings of Great Joy & Merryment
Article date: 06 December 2011
The cold winds of December remind us that the next few months are going to be hard for certain members of our community, so please remember to check on anyone living alone, make sure they have heat and food and company now and again. In our rural areas we rely heavily on four wheels for transport and as diesel prices are set to soar, we can all...
October Launch of an Essential Winter Warmer
Article date: 17 October 2011
Bloomberry have gone a bit wayward – more than usual! We are launching our new variety – BUT WITH NO FLOWERS. Surely, this is not in keeping with the Bloomberry mission statement I hear you thinking. But because we have crammed so many different fruit juices [five in all] and so many tasty spices [four of them] we only had room...
Bloomberry is blooming, but whatever happened to August?
Article date: 07 September 2011
As the leaves and apples start to fall we BloomBerry folk get into squirrel mode. Our new raspberry bushes are almost breaking their branches with the weight of fruit being produced, so, along with the blackberries, you can expect some delicious smoothies next year. The elderberries are also ripe so it’s a race with the birds! August saw...
Rhythm n Blooms all the way!
Article date: 05 July 2011
The last month has seen off the last of the elderflowers and now finally the limeflowers are tucked away in the freezers for the coming year's production of Bloomberry. The real fun is only just beginning as we wind our way around the country - or rather peddle our way! Clyst Hydon Primary school enjoyed a smoothie taster session on healthy...
Community Shops are here to stay
Article date: 09 June 2011
Nestled in the heart of the Devon rolling countryside there is a lot of activity going on. People come and go about their daily routine - pensioners, working adults, children at village schools, mothers with toddlers. One thing they all have in common - a basic need for items within their village without having to catch buses or get out the...
Bloomberry 'Cloud Lime' goes down a storm
Article date: 08 May 2011
They came from far and wide, in search of the best - and they found it! Approximately 15,000 visitors 'oohed' and 'aahed' at the Exeter Festival of Southwest Food and Drink held over the Bank Holiday. Crowds took to the big screen area for the Royal Wedding in a well organised event. The opportunities to try so many foods and drinks all in one...
Warning of alcohol consumption too high? - Try 'Cloud Lime'
Article date: 11 April 2011
Cutting down the amount of alcohol consumed by drinking more non alcoholic drinks this summer seems perfect sense to the Bloomberry Development team - which is why we would like to introduce you to our perfect summer drink - 'Cloud Lime'. Apple, pear lime and limeflower has always been a summer favourite at the festivals, so we decided there was...
Bloomberry on Tour - dates for 2011
Article date: 23 March 2011
The Bloomberry Team have a busy season ahead on the road, with their fresh non alcoholic drinks, smoothies and entertainment for all. As always, we can't be everywhere, and sadly we have had to say no to a couple of events, but maybe next year... We would really like to meet you, so please come along to one of our events and say hello -...
Bloomberry Trader of the Month for March
Article date: 02 March 2011
We are certainly the lucky ones, living so close to 'Trader of the month', Roger and Di Shenton of The Five Bells Inn, Clyst Hydon. Located in rolling East Devon countryside, and set in colourful, well cared for gardens, The Five Bells is a 16th century thatched country pub which was originally a farmhouse. It now has a decade of...
Bottling Up Retail News
Article date: 07 February 2011
We had a good number of Christmas Fairs in November and December, so hope all the new Bloomberry sippers enjoyed our juices over the festive period. The good news is that besides being able to buy Bloomberry at selected outlets, you can now also buy on line! But we would still like you to support some of our traders, and we will be having a...
Fresh News from the Bloomberry Juicing Headquarters
Article date: 01 February 2011
As Spring seems to be getting closer, we here at Bloomberry are preparing for another busy year. The apple trees are still looking rather bare, the raspberries are beginning to shoot, but no signs of the rhubarb yet. We are proud to announce that we have purchased a second smoothie bike, so we can ensure both the children and the...
Exciting new flavours
Article date: 28 December 2010
Bloomberry are busy, busy, busy busy !! and are formulating a number of new exciting ideas for launch in time for the 'juggling' season...
How it all started
Article date: 11 July 2009
An article from Westmorland Gazette by By Gillian Cowburn WHEN Maddie Jones asked her parents if they would mind running a juice bar at the festival she was organising, she never anticipated the knock-on effect. Not only did it inspire Sarah and Chris Jones to launch the Bloom Berry Juice Company, but their floral...