Who is this choice relevant to?

When shopping for your holiday, the Fairtrade mark may be the deciding factor, while storage and label information need separate attention.

Holidaymakers who put Fairtrade first

You want to take sprinkles with you and check the Fairtrade mark on the packaging. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Fairtrade Original Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 380 g as a Fairtrade product.

Families planning holiday supplies

You want to check the best-before date and packaging before you leave, and be able to store the pack somewhere dry and sealed at your destination. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this storage approach for dark chocolate sprinkles.

Shoppers checking nutritional information and allergens

You compare the nutritional information per 100 g or per serving and read the allergen information on the pack. A Fairtrade mark does not replace these checks.

What should you look for when choosing?

If Fairtrade is a must, start with the mark. Then check whether the packaging, storage requirements and label information suit your holiday.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important to?
Fairtrade mark Check for a Fairtrade statement on the pack. Don’t assume another sustainability mark means the product is Fairtrade. I only want to take sprinkles with me if the pack explicitly says Fairtrade. Around 50% of consumers make this mark their main requirement.
Storage on holiday Check the best-before date and storage advice; choose an undamaged pack that you can keep dry and well sealed. For a longer stay, I want to be able to seal the pack properly after opening and keep it away from heat and moisture. For around 30% of consumers, choosing practical supplies comes first.
Nutritional information and allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values on the current pack; compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g or per serving if needed. If I’m shopping for someone with an allergy, I need to be able to check the information on the pack; serving size also matters to my choice. For around 20% of consumers, this label information is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Treating Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade as the same thing

    Jumbo says the cocoa in its own-brand dark chocolate sprinkles is Rainforest Alliance certified, while Fairtrade Original is labelled Fairtrade. If you’re specifically looking for Fairtrade, these marks are not interchangeable.

    Check the mark on the packaging of the variety you’re buying.

  • Taking the pack along without considering heat and moisture

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing dark chocolate sprinkles somewhere dry and keeping them well sealed. Fairtrade Original’s product information also recommends a cool place.

    Take an undamaged pack, don’t leave it in a hot car for a long time, and seal it well after opening.

  • Assuming ‘dark’ means ‘dairy-free’

    Fairtrade Original’s product information says its Dark Chocolate Sprinkles may contain milk. So the flavour description doesn’t tell you whether the product contains allergens.

    Check the allergen information on the physical pack every time you buy it.

  • Assuming Fairtrade says something about nutritional value

    The mark and the nutritional values answer different questions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights sugars and saturated fat in chocolate sprinkles.

    Choose based on the mark if Fairtrade is your priority, and check the nutritional information separately if it matters to your choice.

Brands compared

Check the information for the specific variety of sprinkles: a different mark on a similar product doesn’t automatically mean it is Fairtrade.

Fairtrade Original

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Fairtrade Original Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 380 g as a Fairtrade product.

  • The Fairtrade statement gives you something specific to check if this mark is a requirement for you.
  • According to the product information, the dark variety may contain milk. Check the current pack before taking it with you.

Jumbo

As well as Fairtrade Original Dark, Jumbo lists its own-brand dark chocolate sprinkles made with Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa.

  • The product listings make it clear which mark applies to each variety.
  • The Rainforest Alliance mark on Jumbo’s own-brand variety is not a Fairtrade statement.

Venz

For Venz Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 400 g, Jumbo lists Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa, not Fairtrade.

  • The mark helps you distinguish this variety from sprinkles explicitly labelled Fairtrade.
  • The product listing checked names milk and soya as allergens; check the current label.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Fairtrade sprinkles can I look at for the summer holiday?

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Fairtrade Original Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 380 g as a Fairtrade product. Check the current product listing and the mark on the pack when you buy it.

How should I store dark chocolate sprinkles during my holiday?

Store the pack somewhere dry and seal it well after opening, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises for dark chocolate sprinkles. Fairtrade Original’s product information also recommends keeping them cool; follow the storage advice and best-before date on your pack too.

Can I choose Fairtrade Original Dark if I have a milk allergy?

Don’t rely on the word ‘dark’: the product information says these sprinkles may contain milk. Read the current allergen information on the physical pack before making your choice.

Does Fairtrade say anything about the nutritional value of chocolate sprinkles?

No, the Fairtrade mark doesn’t make a statement about nutritional value. Check the label for information about sugars and saturated fat; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating chocolate sprinkles in moderation, and not too often.