Folkington’s was founded in 2012 by our MD, Paul Bendit after 12 years of developing premium and innovative soft drinks for leaders in the catering sector and stand-alone brands. The ambition in creating the Folkington’s brand was to replicate the authenticity and provenance that stand behind fine wines (“terroir”) into a range of fruit juices and soft drinks.

Originally launched with just six varieties of fruit juices, the range has expanded to ten varieties, and is now complemented by our sparkling pressés, tonic waters and other mixers.

Year-on-year, we use the same varieties of fruit sourced from the same farmers, or farming communities. This delivers not just a consistent taste and quality, but also helps provide a sustainable income into those communities.

This is what we stand for, and you can find out more below:

Please find below a copy of our 2019 Environmental and Social Report, which documents our commitment to increasing sustainability and local community support, alongside steps we have and are taking to reduce our impact on the environment.

FOUNDER & MD

Weekdays:
Makes drinks and runs the business

Weekends:
Double bass player and tractor driver

SOUTH-EAST SALES & GIN LADY

Weekdays:
Local sales and resident pairings expert
Weekends:
Bridge player & dog walker

FINANCE & ADMIN MANAGER

Weekdays:
Numbers, paper, computers,
money, more numbers…

Weekends:
Cub Scout Leader, archery, painting

MARKETING MANAGER

Weekdays:
Colouring in at work

Weekends:
Colouring in at home

HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL SALES

Weekdays:
Helping the rest of the world love Folkington’s

Weekends:
Good food, then running it off

FINANCE & ADMIN ASSISTANT

On maternity leave from 2nd September, can't wait for her to return!

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MIDLANDS AND NORTH

Weekdays:
Spreading the word in the heart of the UK

Weekends:
Show jumper (on top of a horse)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER SCOTLAND 

Weekdays:
Taking Folkington’s over the border

Weekends:
Exploring Scotland and drinking cocktails!

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER SOUTH WEST & SOUTH WALES

Weekdays:
Spreading the word in the West

Weekends:
Farming and caring for our precious land

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE (LONDON)

Weekdays:
Converting London to Folkington's

Weekends:
Exploring all the big smoke has to offer!

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE EAST OF ENGLAND

Weekdays:
Spreading the word among hotels, pubs and bars

Weekends:
Cooking for family & friends and walking

DIRECT SALES FULFILMENT

Weekdays:
Boxes, tape, stickers & lots of heavy lifting

Weekends:
Fitness, archery and everything out-doors