For an office thank-you that colleagues can help themselves to straight away, a box of individually wrapped chocolates is the better choice. Choose aniseed sprinkles if the occasion is a birth or celebration, and make sure you have rusks or another base to serve them on. Whichever you choose, check the allergens on the packaging of the product you buy.
Best for: a thank-you or coffee break where colleagues can help themselves to a piece. The merci gift box described by Albert Heijn contains 32 individually wrapped chocolates.
Bear in mind: an assorted box is not automatically suitable for everyone with a food allergy; check the packaging of the variety you choose.
Best for: a birth or celebration where you want to serve a topping or spread. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Feestmuisjes as sugar-coated aniseed for use on rusks and cupcakes, among other things.
Bear in mind: aniseed sprinkles are not individually wrapped portions of chocolate; you’ll need a base to serve them on and a way to serve them.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to hand out | Check whether the chocolates are individually wrapped and how many portions the box contains. | If colleagues are helping themselves during a coffee break, I don’t want to have to prepare portions first. For around 40% of consumers, being able to hand them out straight away comes first. |
| Occasion and product type | Choose between chocolates to hand out and aniseed sprinkles as a topping; if you choose sprinkles, make sure you have a base to serve them on. | For a birth announcement, I want to serve something that suits the occasion. For around 30% of consumers, the occasion is the top priority. |
| Allergens | Read the current packaging for every product you choose, including any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. | When sharing food with colleagues, I want to know what allergens it contains first. For around 30% of consumers, checking this is the main consideration. |
Aniseed sprinkles are sugar-coated aniseed for use as a topping or spread, not a box of individually wrapped chocolates.
First decide whether you want to offer a thank-you that’s ready to hand out or a treat for a special occasion. If you choose aniseed sprinkles, arrange a base to serve them on and decide how you’ll serve them in advance.
The merci gift box described by Albert Heijn contains milk, hazelnut, almond and soya, among other ingredients, and also warns that other allergens may be present.
Read the allergen information on the packaging you buy, and choose a suitable alternative for anyone with a known allergy.
When it comes to serving food, the information on the packaging of the product you actually have in the office is what matters, especially for ingredients and allergens.
Check the packaging before handing anything out, even if you’ve already viewed the product online.
De Ruijter Feestmuisjes are a good fit for a treat served as a topping or spread. Albert Heijn suggests using them on rusks, bread, yoghurt and cupcakes, among other things.
The merci gift box described by Albert Heijn contains 32 individually wrapped chocolates, making it a good choice for a moment when colleagues can help themselves.
ALDI Nederland offers a range of chocolate products under its own-brand name Choceur, including mini chocolate bars, pralines and assorted boxes.
Jumbo offers chocolate gifts alongside its own-brand chocolate, bonbons and pralines.
Yes, if you specifically want to serve a treat with a topping or spread, but aniseed sprinkles are not a substitute for chocolates that are ready to hand out. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Feestmuisjes as sugar-coated aniseed for use on rusks, bread, yoghurt and cupcakes, among other things, so make sure you also decide what to serve them on and how to offer them.
Check the allergen information and any warnings on the packaging of the box you choose. The merci gift box described by Albert Heijn contains milk, hazelnut, almond and soya, and warns that other allergens, including peanuts and eggs, may be present. This information does not automatically apply to other boxes of chocolates.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you bought. Keep the merci box described away from heat and store the De Ruijter Feestmuisjes described in a dry place; check the best-before date too.
