Who is this choice relevant to?

Certification-conscious gamer

You want to know exactly what the Fairtrade statement on a chocolate biscuit covers. So check the certification mark and the accompanying packaging information for the product you’re planning to buy.

Gamer who shares snacks

You want to be able to share biscuits during a longer session. The number of portions, allergen information for everyone eating and storage instructions all matter.

Stock-conscious shopper

You’re looking for a biscuit with a suitable Fairtrade claim that you can get for your planned gaming session. An old product listing doesn’t confirm that it’s currently available.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the claim on the specific pack. Then check whether the portions, allergen information and availability suit your gaming session.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
What the claim covers Look for the FAIRTRADE mark or an explicit statement that the cocoa is Fairtrade. If there’s an arrow next to the mark, read the explanation on the pack too. If Fairtrade cocoa is my main requirement, I want to know whether the claim applies to this biscuit and what it covers. Around 50% of consumers prioritise checking this certification.
Sharing and allergens Check the portion size, ingredients, allergen declaration and storage instructions for the product you’ve chosen. When I share biscuits while gaming, I want everyone to be able to check the allergens before the pack is opened. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Availability Just before buying, check that the exact product is available and that the pack size suits your plans. For a planned gaming session, I don’t want to rely on an old product page for a biscuit I might not be able to get. Current availability is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a retailer’s policy for a claim on the biscuit

    Albert Heijn says that the cocoa in its own-brand products is Rainforest Alliance or Fairtrade certified. That doesn’t mean every individual product carries a Fairtrade claim.

    Use a general statement as a starting point for your search, then check the label on the exact product.

  • Assuming ‘Fairtrade cocoa’ means ‘all ingredients are Fairtrade’

    A chocolate biscuit contains more than cocoa. Fairtrade International says that an arrow next to the FAIRTRADE mark on a product with multiple ingredients points to additional information.

    Decide whether you’re specifically looking for Fairtrade cocoa or want to know more about the other ingredients, then read the relevant information on the pack.

  • Treating an old product listing as confirmation of current stock

    Jumbo stated that Bio+ Fair Chocolate Biscuits were no longer part of its online range. A seasonal product may also be unavailable by the time of a later gaming session.

    Check the status of the biscuit you want just before buying. If you choose an alternative, check the claim on its pack again.

  • Skipping the allergen information because the certification checks out

    A Fairtrade statement doesn’t tell you whether a biscuit is suitable for someone with a food allergy.

    Ask everyone who’ll be eating to check the current ingredients and allergen information on the chosen pack first. Read the storage instructions too if you have any biscuits left over.

Relevant brands and retailers

Verkade

Verkade states that its Choco Wolken biscuits contain Fairtrade cocoa; Albert Heijn also displays a Fairtrade cocoa statement for Verkade Chocorondjes.

  • The cocoa claim can be checked on the product listing for these specific biscuits.
  • The claim doesn’t prove that all the other ingredients are Fairtrade. Check the current allergen information for each product too.

Bio+

Jumbo showed Bio+ Fair Chocolate Biscuits as an example of a product where the Fairtrade statement can be read ingredient by ingredient.

  • The product listing helps you focus on what an ingredient claim covers.
  • According to the same Jumbo page, these biscuits were no longer part of the online range, so don’t treat them as currently available to buy.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn says that the cocoa in its own-brand products is Rainforest Alliance or Fairtrade certified, and displays a Fairtrade cocoa statement for Verkade Chocorondjes.

  • The product page for a specific biscuit is a more useful starting point than the general cocoa policy alone.
  • The own-brand policy doesn’t confirm which of the two certifications applies to any individual own-brand biscuit.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a chocolate biscuit category and also showed a separate listing for Bio+ Fair Chocolate Biscuits.

  • A dedicated product page can tell you more about an ingredient claim than a category overview.
  • Being listed in the category doesn’t prove Fairtrade status; check that your chosen biscuit is currently available too.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands includes Fairtrade chocolate in its general range and has stated that its winter biscuits contain Fairtrade cocoa.

  • An explicit cocoa statement on a product gives you more to go on than a general retailer statement.
  • Winter biscuits aren’t necessarily chocolate biscuits suitable for this choice. Nor does the general Fairtrade page confirm the claim for another specific biscuit.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘Fairtrade cocoa’ mean the whole chocolate biscuit is Fairtrade?

No. The statement refers to the cocoa and doesn’t, by itself, prove that all the ingredients are Fairtrade. Check the certification mark and accompanying packaging information to find out what the claim covers for the biscuit you’ve chosen.

What does the arrow next to a FAIRTRADE mark mean?

According to Fairtrade International, on products with multiple ingredients the arrow points to additional information on the packaging. Read it to see which ingredients and sourcing practices the claim refers to.

What should I check before sharing chocolate biscuits while gaming?

First, check the current ingredients and allergen information for everyone who’ll be eating. Then look at the portion size and storage instructions if you won’t finish the pack in one session.

How can I avoid relying on an outdated product page?

Just before buying, check that the exact product is available. If you choose an alternative, check its label again. For example, Jumbo stated that Bio+ Fair Chocolate Biscuits were no longer part of its online range.