Which pack works best for you?

Lunchbox and snack organisers

If you want to count out portions in advance for lunchboxes or break times, a multipack of individual boxes can make planning easier. Jumbo lists 14 boxes, each containing 14 g.

Buffet and break-table planners

A larger bag of raisins is suitable if you want to portion them yourself or serve them for everyone to share. Examples include 375 g, 500 g and 750 g packs from PLUS, ALDI and Dirk. The total weight won’t tell you how many portions you’ll get.

Buyers focused on ingredients and portions

If you need to check ingredients, allergens and the amount served on each occasion, look at the latest information for the exact product variant. For professional catering, allergen information must also be accessible when you serve the product unpackaged.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how you’ll serve the fruit and how many portions you need. Then check the packaging, ingredients and information for guests.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Handing out portions and lunchboxes Count the inner packs and check the weight per box, not just the total weight. If you want to prepare a pre-packed portion for every lunchbox or serving, the number of boxes and fixed portion weight are what matter most. Around 31% of consumers prioritise the convenience of handing out and counting portions.
Portioning it yourself Compare the total weight with the amount you’ve planned, and allow for portioning and serving equipment. If you want to choose the portion size yourself or put fruit out on a buffet, a larger bag gives you more flexibility, but portioning it takes extra preparation. Around 23% of consumers prioritise portioning it themselves and controlling the amount.
Ingredients, allergens and portions Check the latest label for the exact variant and plan the portion size across all the servings scheduled for the day. If you need to check the ingredients and allergen information for guests, use the packaging for the variant you’re serving. Around 23% of consumers give top priority to ingredients, allergens and portion planning.
Variety and packaging Check which types of fruit are in the product and how to dispose of the packaging you use. If you want to offer variety or collect packaging in advance, check the fruit combination and any disposal instructions for each product. Around 23% of consumers prioritise variety and packaging disposal.

Common pitfalls

  • Mistaking a large bag for a multipack

    A weight of 375 g, 500 g or 750 g doesn’t tell you how many individual portions there are. Jumbo’s multipack, by contrast, is listed as 14 boxes of 14 g each.

    Before planning your lunchboxes, check the total weight, the number of inner packs and the weight per portion.

    With a larger bag, portioning it yourself takes extra preparation and may require separate serving cups.

  • Serving dried fruit without planning portions

    The World Cancer Research Fund advises eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day. This is nutritional guidance, not a legal catering limit.

    Add together any servings planned for the same day and include the fruit as a measured part of what you offer.

  • Losing product information when decanting

    For unpackaged catering, allergen information must remain accessible, even if you don’t put the outer packaging on the buffet.

    Keep the current packaging information linked to the variant you’re serving, and make allergen information accessible to guests, for example on a card or menu. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also explains how guests can ask for information verbally.

    Preparing cards and keeping product information up to date takes extra work.

  • Assuming different fruit varieties have the same ingredients

    Albert Heijn lists varieties with apple pieces and apricot pieces, and warns that product information may change.

    Check the ingredients and allergens again for each exact variant, and check the packaging you’re actually using.

Supermarket brands compared

Albert Heijn

Worth considering for raisins and fruit varieties in the Hamsterchef range.

  • Albert Heijn lists Hamsterchef Raisins and varieties with apple or apricot pieces; the varieties mentioned weigh 140 g.
  • The product information doesn’t confirm how many individual portions you can hand out. Albert Heijn positions Hamsterchef as a children’s range; this is not an independent assessment of its suitability for adults.

Jumbo

A clear example of portions you can count out in advance.

  • Jumbo lists Raisin Snack Boxes as 14 × 14 g.
  • The portion size per box is fixed. Jumbo says the box can be recycled with waste paper; this instruction doesn’t automatically apply to the rest of the packaging.

Lidl

A listed dried fruit mix.

  • Lidl lists a dried fruit mix.
  • The product listing doesn’t provide a basis for confirming a specific number of portions or any advantage for handing them out.

ALDI

A larger pack of raisins for portioning yourself.

  • ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Raisins in a 500 g pack.
  • This is a total weight, not a confirmed multipack of individual portions.

PLUS

A larger pack of sultanas.

  • PLUS lists Sultana raisins in a 375 g stand-up pouch.
  • A stand-up pouch isn’t the same as a multipack of individual snack boxes.

Dirk

Larger packs and a range of fruit types to compare.

  • Dirk lists, among other products, 750 g of raisins and assortments containing sultanas, cranberries and apricots.
  • Total weights and product types don’t tell you how many individual portions a pack contains.

Joybuy product option

This option is an individually wrapped freeze-dried fruit mix. It’s a different type of product from ordinary raisins, so check that the ingredients and shelf life suit your catering plans.

HuaWeiHeng freeze-dried fruit mix with cheese flavour, 28 g

HuaWeiHeng freeze-dried fruit mix with cheese flavour, 28 g

The description states that it comes in an individual 28 g pack, ready to eat without portioning.

According to the product description, the fruit mix contains strawberry and mango with a white chocolate and cheese coating. Soy and milk are listed as allergens.

The stated best-before date is 24 September 2026, which has now passed. Don’t use this option for catering without first checking the date and product information on the packaging actually delivered.

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Frequently asked questions

How many multipacks do you need for your lunchboxes?

Divide the number of boxes you need by 14, then round up to the nearest whole multipack. For the size listed by Jumbo, work out how many you need by multiplying the number of attendees by the number of planned servings per person.

Can you offer a box of dried fruit at every break?

Include the total amount for the whole day in your planning. The World Cancer Research Fund advises eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day; one box listed by Jumbo contains 14 g. This is nutritional advice, not a legal catering limit.

What allergen information must a professional caterer provide?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed products is shown on the label. For unpackaged food, such as catering, this information must be accessible in another way, for example on cards or a menu. The NVWA also lists sulphites among the regulated allergens.

Is a food safety plan relevant if you only serve dried fruit?

If you prepare, process or sell food as a food business, the NVWA requires you to have an HACCP food safety plan. You can use your own plan or follow a suitable, approved hygiene code; your choice of product doesn’t replace this business requirement.

Is a larger bag always better value for catering?

Not necessarily. Compare the current costs for the same planned quantity, and if you’re portioning it yourself, allow for the extra preparation and any serving packs you may need. The sizes mentioned range from Jumbo’s 14 boxes of 14 g to larger raisin packs of 375 g, 500 g and 750 g.