Which pack size is right for you?

Stallholder with a biscuit tin

Wants to top up supplies for staff or guests gradually, without opening everything at once. Albert Heijn lists the Lotus Biscoff Mega Pack as containing three inner packs of 125 g.

Serving pre-portioned biscuits

Wants to hand out a set quantity at a time. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as containing ten bags, each with two biscuits.

Selling biscuits loose

Needs to be able to tell customers which allergens are present in the biscuits on offer. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, consumers must be given this information in another way when food is sold loose.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide whether the biscuits will mainly go into a tin, be handed out in set portions or be sold loose to customers. Then check the packaging of the specific product you’re buying.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Opening packs gradually Check how many inner packs there are, the quantity in each one and the best-before date on the pack. When I top up a tin, I want to keep the rest of my stock sealed. For around 40% of consumers, being able to open packs gradually would be the main priority.
Set serving portions Check how many bags there are and how many biscuits each contains; decide whether that quantity suits one serving occasion. When it’s busy, I don’t want to count out individual biscuits every time. A pre-set portion would be the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Allergens when selling loose Read the label on the current pack and make sure the allergen information relates to the biscuits you’re selling loose. When I sell biscuits loose, I want to be able to tell customers about any allergens before they buy. For around 30% of consumers, providing this information would come first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large pack contains ready-to-serve portions

    Albert Heijn lists the Lotus Biscoff Mega Pack as containing three 125 g packs, while Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as containing ten bags with two biscuits in each. These packs suit different serving occasions.

    First decide whether you need biscuits for a tin, staff supplies or a set portion for each customer. Then compare the inner packs.

  • Leaving allergen information until after the sale

    When biscuits are sold loose, customers must be able to access allergen information before buying, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.

    Keep the packaging for the biscuits you’re selling to hand and make the relevant information accessible to customers.

  • Relying on a product page you viewed earlier

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between different versions or change when a product is updated, so the information you viewed previously may no longer be accurate.

    When placing a new order, check the product name, best-before date, ingredients and allergens on the physical packaging.

Brands and supermarket ranges to consider

Lotus Biscoff

This brand is available in different pack formats that could suit a biscuit tin or serving at a stall.

  • Albert Heijn lists a Mega Pack with three 125 g packs and a 150-piece dispenser pack; Jumbo lists an XL pack with ten twin-packs.
  • Pack formats and allergen information vary between versions. Check the label on the product you’re buying.

Albert Heijn

The online range gives you options for comparing larger packs and speculaas biscuits.

  • Albert Heijn lists products including Lotus Biscoff Mega Pack, 375 g, and AH Bakkers speculaas, 600 g.
  • The stated weight doesn’t tell you how the biscuits are divided within the pack, so check each product individually.

Jumbo

This range is worth considering if you’re looking for a pack with pre-portioned servings.

  • Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL with ten bags of two biscuits and provides product information on ingredients and allergens.
  • Check the latest product information and the physical packaging when you buy, especially if you’re offering biscuits to customers.

A biscuit option on Joybuy

This pack is one option to consider if you want to hand out biscuits at your stall. Check the number of biscuits and the pack format before planning set portions.

FESTIVAL Vanilla Flavour Cookies 403 gr

FESTIVAL Vanilla Flavour Cookies 403 gr

This pack could work for serving at your stall if its format suits the portions you have planned.

The product name states that these are vanilla-flavoured biscuits and that the pack contains 403 gr. Before buying, check how many biscuits are in the pack. Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the physical packaging.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to arrange if I sell loose biscuits at my stall?

If you sell biscuits unpackaged, make sure customers can access information about any allergens before buying. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information must be provided in a way other than on packaging for food sold loose. Keep the details for the biscuits in question accessible.

Which allergens are listed for the Lotus Biscoff Mega Pack?

For the Mega Pack version described, Albert Heijn lists wheat, soya and cereals containing gluten. Don’t assume this applies to other Lotus versions; check the label on the pack you’re actually using.

Is a family pack suitable for giving biscuits to each customer?

That depends on the inner packaging and the portion you want to serve. Albert Heijn lists the Mega Pack as containing three 125 g packs; for set portions of two, Jumbo lists a Lotus Biscoff XL pack with ten bags of two biscuits.

Is the information on a supermarket website enough for selling at a stall?

Use the product page to compare pack formats, but check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you receive. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change.