Who is this choice relevant to?

Buffet shoppers who specifically want Fairtrade

You want to offer chocolate with a verifiable Fairtrade claim on Boxing Day. So you check the specific product, rather than relying solely on what a brand or shop says about cocoa in general.

Hosts who need to consider allergens

You’re serving egg cakes to several guests and want to check the current ingredients, allergens and any warnings before putting them out.

Shoppers who consider size and quantity

You’re looking for a suitable option and enough pieces for the buffet, such as regular or mini egg cakes. A Fairtrade claim only matters to you if you can verify it for the product you’ve chosen.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether Fairtrade chocolate is essential or whether an egg cake without chocolate would also work. Then compare the labels and the quantity you’ll need for your buffet.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade claim for the chocolate Check the certification mark or explicit claim on the current packaging. If there’s a FAIRTRADE Mark with an arrow, also read the information on the back about ingredients and sourcing. If you want to serve Fairtrade chocolate, you’ll want to see what the claim applies to on this egg cake. For around 40% of consumers, being able to verify Fairtrade status is the top priority.
Allergens and labelling Check the ingredients, listed allergens and any warnings on the packaging of the product you’ll actually be serving. If you’re hosting guests with allergies, you’ll need to keep the correct label information by the serving dish. Checking allergens is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Buffet size and availability Compare the pack size and number of pieces. Check availability and the use-by date closer to Boxing Day. For a buffet, you’ll want enough egg cakes in a size that’s easy to serve. For around 30% of consumers, this practical choice matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a shop’s policy for a product claim

    Albert Heijn says it sources Rainforest Alliance- or Fairtrade-certified cocoa for its own-brand products. That alone doesn’t tell you whether a particular egg cake contains chocolate or what claim appears on its packaging.

    So if Fairtrade chocolate is essential for your buffet, check the pack you’ve chosen.

  • Assuming ‘chocolate’ means ‘Fairtrade’

    Jumbo lists chocolate egg cakes, but the product name doesn’t tell you whether the chocolate carries a Fairtrade claim.

    Check the current packaging. If there’s a certification mark on a product made with several ingredients, check which ingredients the claim applies to.

  • Checking only the online label

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. For buffet guests, it’s the information on the packaging of the product you’re serving that matters.

    Check that packaging just before serving and keep the label while the egg cakes are on the table.

  • Assuming a temporary shop listing means it’ll be available at Christmas

    A listing for a limited sales period doesn’t tell you whether the same egg cakes will be available on Boxing Day.

    Closer to 26 December, check availability, how many packs you’ll need and the use-by date.

Brands to compare

These brands offer some options to compare when choosing egg cakes; their inclusion here isn’t a Fairtrade claim for any specific product.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells egg cakes and says it sources Rainforest Alliance- or Fairtrade-certified cocoa for its own-brand products.

  • Its cocoa policy gives you a starting point for checking the claim on the packaging you’ve chosen.
  • That general policy doesn’t confirm that AH Egg Cakes contain chocolate or that those egg cakes carry a Fairtrade claim.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a range of egg cakes, including regular, mini, wholemeal and chocolate varieties.

  • The different varieties give you a choice of sizes and types to compare for your buffet.
  • If you’re considering a chocolate variety and Fairtrade chocolate is essential, check its packaging separately.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Brosse Cinnamon Egg Cake as a light, crisp egg cake with a milk coating and cinnamon.

  • This variety offers a different flavour and texture for your buffet.
  • It isn’t a chocolate egg cake. Bolletje says the cinnamon variety is only available at Kruidvat for a limited time, so don’t assume it’ll be available at Christmas without checking.

Lidl

Lidl listed regular egg cakes in a temporary in-store promotion in October 2026.

  • Regular egg cakes could work if you’re looking for a simple option for your buffet.
  • That temporary listing doesn’t confirm availability on Boxing Day or a Fairtrade claim for the chocolate.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a chocolate egg cake automatically Fairtrade?

No. The word ‘choco’ doesn’t confirm a Fairtrade claim for the chocolate. Check the current packaging of that egg cake for a certification mark or an explicit product claim.

What does a FAIRTRADE Mark with an arrow on a biscuit mean?

According to Fairtrade International, this mark is used on products made with several ingredients. Read the information on the back to see which ingredients and sourcing method the claim applies to; don’t assume every ingredient is Fairtrade.

Can I rely on the allergens listed on the online product page?

Check the physical packaging too before serving the egg cakes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on the label, and Albert Heijn says that online product information can change.

Can I rely on a temporary offer being available at Christmas?

No. A temporary in-store promotion doesn’t confirm that the product will be in stock on Boxing Day. Closer to 26 December, check whether your chosen egg cakes are available and whether the use-by date works with your buffet plans.