Who is this choice relevant to?

Hoteliers who want to offer sealed individual portions

You want every guest to be able to pick up their own pack, without serving cornflakes from a shared, opened box. HANOS lists a 24 g Kellogg's catering pack.

Buffet managers who want to plan servings

You compare the number of portions set out with what guests actually use. With a bulk pack, you also need to consider replenishment and how to handle the product once opened.

Hoteliers who need to provide allergen information

You want guests to be able to find the information before eating, even when sealed packs are on the buffet. Kellogg's Netherlands lists barley malt extract in Corn Flakes; check the label on the variant supplied.

What should you consider when choosing?

Individually wrapped portions

Choose this when: guests need to be able to pick up a sealed pack themselves and the hotel wants to plan a set amount for each service.

Trade-off: each pack creates packaging waste; check that the portion size is right for your buffet.

Bulk pack

Choose this when: the hotel can manage portioning, replenishment and the presentation of opened product.

Trade-off: a bulk pack is not a sealed guest portion, so you’ll need your own approach to buffet service and allergen information.

What to consider What to check Most relevant to
Sealed individual portions Check that each pack is individually sealed and how many grams and packs the case contains. HANOS lists Kellogg's Cornflakes at 24 g per pack, with 40 packs per case. When guests serve themselves, I want each person to be able to pick up their own sealed portion. This type of service is the priority for an estimated 40% of consumers.
Service and waste Compare the number of portions set out with actual usage, and consider how opened product will be stored and replenished. I want to plan how much is needed on the buffet without regularly being left with a lot of opened product. This is the priority for around 30% of consumers.
Allergen information Read the current label and decide how guests can find allergen information before eating. Kellogg's Netherlands lists barley malt extract in Corn Flakes. When guests ask about allergens, I need to be able to provide information about the product on offer. This is the main concern for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a bulk pack for individual guest portions

    A box of cornflakes served from at the buffet calls for a different approach from individually sealed packs. Consider portioning, replenishment and how to present the product once opened.

    Compare the packaging formats based on what guests actually receive and how staff will manage service.

  • Offering cornflakes as gluten-free without checking the label

    Kellogg's Netherlands lists barley malt extract in Corn Flakes. So don’t present this variant as a gluten-free buffet option.

    Check the label with every delivery. If you want to offer a gluten-free option, assess the information for that specific product.

  • Comparing only the number of packs

    A fixed portion helps you plan service, but it doesn’t tell you how many packs guests will use or how much opened product may be left over under a different setup.

    Keep track of what is set out, used and left over during breakfast service before choosing a packaging format.

    Allow for the time needed to replenish the buffet and dispose of packaging when planning service.

Brands and suppliers to consider

Kellogg's

HANOS lists Kellogg's Cornflakes as a catering product, with 24 g per pack and 40 packs per case.

  • The listed portion size and case contents make it clear how many packs you’ll receive per order.
  • Kellogg's Netherlands lists barley malt extract in Corn Flakes. Check the allergen information on the packaging you receive.

Toro

Toro offers a 20 g portion of cornflakes for hotels and B&Bs.

  • The supplier specifies an individual portion size for hotel use.
  • Before adding it to a Dutch buffet range, check availability and the allergen information for the specific product.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a hotel need to provide allergen information for cornflakes on the breakfast buffet?

Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires catering businesses to inform customers about allergens in food they prepare or sell. For pre-packed products, the information is on the label. If a product is served unpackaged, the hotel can inform guests, for example, with a shelf label or menu, or provide the information verbally alongside a visible notice saying they can ask for it.

Can the Kellogg's portion listed be offered as gluten-free?

No. Kellogg's Netherlands lists barley malt extract in Corn Flakes, and the product specification found lists gluten. Don’t present this variant as gluten-free, and check the label with every delivery.

How should you store the 24 g Kellogg's catering product?

HANOS advises storing this variant in a dry place, at a minimum of 17 °C and a maximum of 23 °C. Also check the instructions and best-before date on the packaging you receive; these storage conditions do not automatically apply to other cornflakes.