Choose a ready-made chocolate egg cake for moving day only if the packaging of that exact product displays a Fairtrade mark or clearly states that the cocoa is Fairtrade. If you want to check the chocolate’s status separately, you can pair plain egg cakes with a Fairtrade chocolate bar bought separately. This takes more preparation, and you’ll need to check both labels.
You want to see a mark or clear statement about the cocoa on the chocolate itself, rather than relying on a general sustainability claim. Fairtrade Netherlands and the Milieu Centraal label guide distinguish between a product certification and certification for a specific ingredient.
You’re looking for ready-made chocolate egg cakes for moving day, but want to be able to check the Fairtrade status on the chosen packaging. Jumbo sells chocolate egg cakes, but the product name alone says nothing about certification.
You want plain egg cakes for your first few days in your room and are considering buying chocolate separately. ALDI sells free-range egg cakes and a separate chocolate product labelled as Fairtrade; together, they don’t make a ready-made chocolate egg cake.
For moving day, the main choice is between a ready-to-eat chocolate egg cake with a verifiable product claim and plain egg cakes with chocolate chosen separately.
A good choice if: you want to take them with you or share them straight away, and the packaging of the product you choose confirms the Fairtrade status of the cocoa.
Trade-off: Jumbo sells chocolate egg cakes, but a mention of chocolate in the product name doesn’t confirm Fairtrade status.
A good choice if: you want to check the Fairtrade label on the chocolate itself and have time to eat the products separately or combine them yourself.
Trade-off: you’ll need to buy and check two packs; this isn’t a ready-made chocolate egg cake.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade status of the chocolate | Look for a Fairtrade mark or an explicit Fairtrade cocoa statement on the packaging you choose. If there’s a logo for an ingredient, check which ingredient it applies to. | I want to be able to see that the cocoa in my chocolate is covered by the Fairtrade claim shown. This is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Ready to eat on moving day | Check that the product is a ready-made chocolate egg cake, how many are in the pack and whether it also carries the Fairtrade statement you’re looking for. | If I want to share something while moving, I’d rather have a snack that needs no preparation. Convenience is the first consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Stocking up and combining products | Compare the contents of egg cake packs on a like-for-like basis, and choose the chocolate separately if you want to combine the products. | For my first few days in my room, I want supplies I can also use separately. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this flexibility. |
| Ingredients and shelf life | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information for both products, as well as the best-before date and storage instructions. | When I stock up on snacks in advance and need to watch the ingredients, I want to check both packs before eating them. This is the top purchasing priority for around 10% of consumers. |
A supermarket statement about its cocoa sourcing doesn’t confirm which Fairtrade claim appears on the egg cake you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn, for example, describes its cocoa policy for own-brand products; check each individual product’s own label.
Look on the chocolate egg cake packaging for a Fairtrade mark or an explicit statement that the cocoa is Fairtrade. If there’s a logo for an ingredient, check which ingredient is certified.
The Jumbo product names ‘4 Choco Eierkoeken’ and ‘Eierkoeken met Chocolade 8 Stuks’ confirm that these are chocolate varieties, but not that the cocoa is Fairtrade-certified.
If you can’t confirm the Fairtrade status of the variety you’ve chosen from its packaging, don’t rely on the product name as proof. Plain egg cakes with separately labelled chocolate are another option.
Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and allergen information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen labelling on prepacked foods.
Before eating, check the latest packaging for both the egg cakes and the chocolate, even if you’ve bought them before.
Bolletje says its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel isn’t a permanent part of its range. That means you can’t necessarily count on finding it for a planned moving day.
Check availability shortly before buying, and choose another egg cake that meets your requirements if necessary.
If you make a special trip for this variety, a wasted journey could cost you extra time.
Jumbo sells ready-made chocolate egg cakes.
ALDI sells products you can use to pair plain egg cakes with separate chocolate.
Verkade is one option for buying chocolate separately to enjoy with egg cakes.
Albert Heijn sells plain egg cakes and separately describes its cocoa sourcing policy.
Bolletje’s Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is an egg cake variety without a stated chocolate coating.
Lidl lists egg cakes and also describes its separate Way To Go chocolate range.
These chocolate bars suit the option of buying plain egg cakes separately and choosing your own chocolate. They aren’t egg cakes; check the latest packaging of the bar you choose for a Fairtrade statement.
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A separate chocolate bar to enjoy with egg cakes bought separately; the bar itself isn’t an egg cake.
Check the Fairtrade statement and the latest ingredients and allergen information on the bar’s packaging, and read the egg cake label too.
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A separate dark chocolate bar for anyone who wants to buy egg cakes separately and choose their own chocolate.
This isn’t a chocolate egg cake. Check the Fairtrade cocoa statement and the latest ingredients and allergen information on both products.
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A separate bar for anyone who wants to take or eat chocolate separately from their egg cakes.
Buy egg cakes separately if you want to have both. Check the latest packaging for the Fairtrade statements, ingredients and allergens that apply to the products you choose.
No. Check the mark or Fairtrade cocoa statement on the packaging of that specific chocolate egg cake. According to the Milieu Centraal label guide, a Fairtrade logo on a white background may apply to one certified ingredient, not the whole product.
Yes, if you want to choose the chocolate separately and don’t mind the extra preparation. They remain two separate products: check the Fairtrade statement on the chocolate and read the labels on both packs.
Before eating, read the latest allergen information on both packs. Eggs are relevant for egg cakes; also check each product for statements about milk, nuts and gluten, among other things, and any warnings about cross-contamination.
Check how many egg cakes are in each pack and decide whether you want to share them straight away or keep them in stock. If you pair egg cakes with separate chocolate, remember you’ll have two individual packs and need to check the shelf life of both products.
Check the packaging of the product you actually buy too. Albert Heijn notes that online product information about ingredients, nutritional values and allergens can change.
