A Journey to Scoop Wholefoods
Adventures – 5min Read – Mar 04 2024
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Greetings, lovely souls of the plant-based world! Come along with me as I weave a tale of triumph, trepidation, in my role as the new Social Media and Events Coordinator for ReRooted. I’m Hannah, and this adventure marked my maiden voyage representing our brand—a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, both literal and figurative.
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ReRooted – Adventure Series
A Journey to Scoop Wholefoods
Greetings, lovely souls of the plant-based world! Come along with me as I weave a tale of triumph, trepidation, in my role as the new Social Media and Events Coordinator for ReRooted. I’m Hannah, and this adventure marked my maiden voyage representing our brand—a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, both literal and figurative.
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Our mission? To spread the gospel of our delectable organic plant milk to the fine folks at Scoop Wholefoods in Bristol.
Little did I know that this voyage would involve navigating the uncharted waters (or should I say roads?) of driving an electric van for an extended distance. Buckle up, beauties, because this story is about to get electrifying.
The day started with the electric van not quite charged, due to the delivery round that morning. With 104 miles on the odometer, and 103 miles to Bristol we were cutting it close, but as our fearless director optimistically declared, “It will be okay.” Famous last words, perhaps?
As we embarked on our electric odyssey, the van hummed beneath us, its silent power contrasting with the nervous energy in the air. A pit stop for a recharge was inevitable, but hey, who doesn’t love a spontaneous coffee break at the services? I mean, it’s not every day you get to charge your vehicle and your caffeine levels simultaneously.
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After a heart-stopping moment with only 4 miles left before potential disaster, we juiced up the van and continued our journey, navigating Google Maps’ whimsical interpretation of reality. Who knew finding a charging station would be more challenging than a game of hide-and-seek with a mischievous toddler?
Finally, after a detour and a brisk walk , we stumbled upon a charging station at a private sports club. Little did we know, our charging time was limited, turning our desperate search for power into a race against the clock. We had 3 hours, but this was not including the 20 minute walk back to scoop, and back again when we had to move the van. We set up, started our timer and started our tasting session.
Amidst the chaos, there was a silver lining—a moment of pure joy and conversion as a customer tasted our hazelnut, cashew, and oat blend and declared it her new plant milk obsession. If there’s one thing that can make a chaotic journey worthwhile, it’s knowing we’ve won over a new member to the plant-based revolution.
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It was fantastic watching the bustling energy of Scoop Wholefoods, filled with families and people from all walks of life. Some were lactose intolerant, seeking alternatives with eager curiosity. Others had been vegan for almost their entire lives, drawn to the ethical and sustainable choices that shops like Scoop provide.
It was a very uplifting, knowing that so many people were making the conscious decision to buy in bulk and reuse packaging—a significant step towards a more sustainable future. We couldn’t help but acknowledge the inspiration behind it all—Earth.Food.Love in Totnes, founded by Rich, the visionary owner of ReRooted himself.
As we wrapped up our tasting session, weary but triumphant, we couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity of it all. This journey wasn’t just about promoting our brand—it was a comedy of errors, stories (and the reliability of electric vans, mostly).
So here’s to more adventures, more challenges, and more opportunities to spread the joy of plant-based living—preferably with a little less drama next time. Until then, stay rooted in your beliefs, and never underestimate the power of a good laugh along the way.
