Don’t choose chocolate biscuits based only on the retailer’s name or the word ‘fair’ in the product name. Check the exact pack to see which cocoa, chocolate or other ingredients the Fairtrade claim applies to. Albert Heijn shows a Fairtrade cocoa statement on the Verkade biscuits reviewed; Jumbo stated that certain ingredients in Bio+ Fair Chocolate Biscuits met Fairtrade requirements, but also said the product was no longer available in its online range. Check the current packaging too, especially if the ingredients or allergens matter to your choice.
You’re looking for chocolate biscuits on a budget, but want to be able to see exactly what the Fairtrade claim applies to on the product itself. Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade cocoa for the chocolate on or in the biscuits reviewed.
You look for both, and check that your chosen product is available. Jumbo lists organic ingredients and Fairtrade requirements for the dark chocolate and cane sugar in Bio+ Fair Chocolate Biscuits, but also reported that the product was no longer available in its online range.
You want to know whether the exact variant suits your dietary needs. A Fairtrade statement tells you nothing about a biscuit’s allergens, so read the current ingredients list and any warnings on the pack.
First check that the Fairtrade statement applies to the biscuits you’ve chosen. Then look at the pack size, ingredients and availability of that variant.
| What to look for | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade statement | Check the exact pack or product page to see which cocoa, chocolate or other ingredients the statement applies to. | I want to know exactly what the Fairtrade claim applies to for my biscuits, rather than relying on the retailer’s name alone. Around 33% of shoppers prioritise being able to verify this. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight of packs of the same type of product. | When I’m shopping on a tight budget, I want to know how many biscuits I’ll get in a pack. Pack size is the top priority for around 33% of shoppers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information, including any warnings. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the contents of this pack matter more than its sourcing claim. Around 20% of shoppers put this check first. |
| Correct variant | Check that the product is available and that the weight, packaging and Fairtrade statement match. | I want to avoid relying on an old product page or a seasonal variant I can’t find. Around 14% of shoppers prioritise finding the right variant in stock. |
Albert Heijn mentions Rainforest Alliance or Fairtrade cocoa in its own-brand products. That doesn’t make every branded product in the shop Fairtrade. A general Fairtrade range at ALDI or Lidl’s partnership for Way To Go chocolate also says nothing about every chocolate biscuit.
Read the statement on the packaging or product page for the exact variant, and check which ingredients it applies to.
Jumbo reported that Bio+ Fair Chocolate Biscuits were no longer available in its online range. ALDI listed Winter Biscuits with Fairtrade cocoa as a seasonal product.
Check the current range and, if you choose an alternative, check its packaging and Fairtrade statement again.
A sourcing claim won’t tell you whether a biscuit contains ingredients you want to avoid. For example, the Verkade Chocorondjes reviewed contain milk, wheat and gluten, and also carry warnings about possible traces.
Read the full, current ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you choose.
Relevant for specific chocolate biscuits where the chocolate on or in the biscuit is stated to contain Fairtrade cocoa.
Relevant if you’re looking for a biscuit that combines organic ingredients with specified Fairtrade ingredients.
A retailer whose product pages for the Verkade biscuits reviewed show a Fairtrade cocoa statement.
A retailer with a product page explaining the Fairtrade requirements for ingredients in Bio+ Fair Chocolate Biscuits.
Relevant when you can check a specific biscuit in store for a Fairtrade cocoa statement.
Relevant as a retailer where you can check each biscuit pack individually for a Fairtrade statement.
No. A Fairtrade range or retailer policy isn’t a claim about every biscuit. Check the packaging or product page for the exact variant to see which ingredients are covered by a Fairtrade statement.
On the product page reviewed, Jumbo reported that these biscuits were no longer available in its online range. Check current availability and, if you choose an alternative, check that product’s Fairtrade statement too.
Yes, check the allergen information on the current packaging. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed food. A product page can help you narrow down your options, but a product’s ingredients may change.
No. A Fairtrade cocoa statement confirms neither. The Verkade Chocorondjes reviewed contain milk, wheat and gluten. For any other variant, check its own ingredients and allergen information.
