Fruit Juices, the Ideal Snack to Match the Pace of Extracurricular Activities

The wide range of flavours, easy portability, and their value as part of the five-a-day make them a perfect addition to afternoon snacks

Madrid, 30 September 2025. With the arrival of October comes the start of the extracurricular activity season for the little ones at home.

After a full day at school, children now face even more hours of physical and mental effort, making afternoon snacks a key part of helping maintain their energy levels, concentration, and overall well-being — all without sacrificing taste and enjoyment.

Fruit juices: great companions for snack time

The National Association of Juice and Gazpacho Manufacturers wishes to highlight the importance of choosing the most appropriate snacks for our children.

In this regard, fruit juices stand out thanks to their portability and their contribution toward achieving the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, making them a pleasant and practical option for snack time.

These juices are made from 100% squeezed fruit, with no added sugars — they contain only the sugars naturally present in the fruit. Once the fruit is juiced, it undergoes a stabilisation process that helps preserve its nutritional and organoleptic properties, and by law, the addition of sugars is prohibited.

In addition, juices are easy to consume and transport, with packaging designed to prevent leaks or spills, making them especially suitable for busy days.

Their broad variety of flavours is another major advantage that encourages consumption, with orange juice being the most popular. Notably, orange juice is a natural source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient for the human body. As part of a balanced and varied diet combined with a healthy lifestyle, it offers a simple and tasty way to include this vital vitamin in children’s daily intake.

The role of families in nutritional education

Parental guidance and supervision are crucial for helping children develop healthy eating habits tailored to their specific needs. Alongside regular physical activity — a key component of a healthy lifestyle — nutrition education plays a vital role in achieving the right balance between food intake, energy expenditure, and essential nutrient consumption, without compromising on enjoyment.

A sector committed to sustainability

The fruit and vegetable juice industry is a branch of the food sector that is closely linked to primary production, purchasing around 20% of the produce harvested. Furthermore, it contributes to job creation and acts in an environmentally responsible manner, offering the public a high-quality, practical, and valuable product.

The role of the juice sector is undeniably essential given its characteristics, and raising awareness of its products is fundamental to its continued success.

Eating well, the convenient way

According to consumer behaviour studies carried out under the “Juices and Gazpachos of Europe” programme, juices are seen as a “ready-to-drink” food that requires no preparation or prior handling, making them a particularly practical option for consumers of all ages.

In short, fruit juices are the perfect snack option to keep up with the fast pace of extracurricular activities, helping children stay energised and focused throughout the afternoon.