Who is this choice relevant to?

Office buyers with a Fairtrade selection requirement

You’re looking for biscuits to share and want to be able to match the Fairtrade claim to the exact variant you order, not just the brand or retailer.

People organising shared coffee breaks

You’re buying for several colleagues and want to check the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the packaging before serving.

People managing the office cupboard

You want to know whether a shared pack will work for a coffee break, and to check that the information for your chosen variant is still up to date when you reorder.

What should you look for when buying?

When buying sprits biscuits for the office, first check the Fairtrade claim for the exact chocolate variant, then check the allergens, and finally make sure the pack is suitable for sharing and reordering.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade claim Compare the exact variant and Fairtrade wording on the current product page with the packaging. Check whether the claim refers to the chocolate or the cocoa. If Fairtrade cocoa is a purchasing requirement, I want to match the claim to the exact sprits biscuits I order. For around 42% of consumers, a product-specific claim comes first.
Allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, including warnings about the possible presence of other ingredients. When sharing a coffee break with colleagues who have allergies, I want to know what I’m serving. Allergens are the top purchasing priority for around 33% of consumers.
Packaging and reordering Check whether the pack is suitable for serving and check your chosen variant again the next time you order. For a shared office cupboard, I want to know how I can serve the biscuits and whether I’ll be able to order the same variant again. Practical purchasing considerations are the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a Fairtrade range means your chosen sprits biscuits carry the claim

    The fact that Albert Heijn or Jumbo sells Fairtrade products doesn’t confirm that every chocolate sprits biscuit carries the claim. If it’s a purchasing requirement, the exact product variant matters.

    When ordering, compare the product name and Fairtrade wording with the packaging, and do the same again when you reorder.

  • Confusing Fairtrade with suitability for people with allergies

    For Nobo Sprits Melk, Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya, and says that other cereals containing gluten may be present. The Fairtrade claim doesn’t change this information.

    Check the current packaging and, if needed, offer a separate alternative with a label that meets the needs of the colleagues concerned.

  • Treating an old product description as the definitive label

    Ingredients, nutritional information and allergen information can change. That’s why Albert Heijn advises customers to check the packaging, even when product information is available online.

    Check the label before ordering the biscuits or serving them to colleagues, especially when a specific Fairtrade claim or allergen information is important.

Relevant brands and retailers

Verkade

For the specific Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade variant, Albert Heijn lists a layer of Verkade Fairtrade milk chocolate. Jumbo refers to Fairtrade cocoa sourced using mass balance for the same product line.

  • The Fairtrade claim can be matched to this milk chocolate variant; check the wording on the packaging when you buy it.
  • For Nobo Sprits Melk, Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya, and says that other cereals containing gluten may be present. Don’t assume the same applies to other Verkade biscuits.

Albert Heijn

The product information for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade explicitly lists Verkade Fairtrade milk chocolate.

  • The claim helps you check this specific sprits biscuit variant.
  • A general Fairtrade range doesn’t confirm the claim for other biscuits; always check the exact product.

Jumbo

The product information for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade explains the Fairtrade cocoa claim and mass balance.

  • The explanation makes clear what the cocoa claim relates to for this product line.
  • General information about Fairtrade products tells you nothing about the packaging or current availability of every individual snack.

Sprits biscuits for the office cupboard

This milk chocolate sprits biscuit is worth considering if you’re looking for a Fairtrade claim for a shared coffee break. Check the allergens on the packaging you choose too.

Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade 150 g

Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade 150 g

This milk chocolate variant is worth considering for a shared coffee break where Fairtrade cocoa is a purchasing requirement. Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade milk chocolate for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade, while Jumbo explains that the Fairtrade cocoa is sourced using mass balance. The pack contains 150 g.

For Nobo Sprits Melk, Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya, and says that other cereals containing gluten may be present. Check the current label before buying these biscuits for colleagues with allergies: the available product information about nuts and sesame isn’t consistent.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade carry a Fairtrade claim?

Yes. Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade milk chocolate for this variant, and Jumbo describes Fairtrade cocoa sourced using mass balance for the same product line. When buying, compare the exact variant with the claim on the packaging.

Are sprits biscuits with Fairtrade chocolate suitable for everyone in the office?

No. The Fairtrade claim tells you nothing about allergens or dietary suitability. For Nobo Sprits Melk, Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya, and says that other cereals containing gluten may be present; check the current label on the pack you choose.

What should I check on the label before sharing sprits biscuits?

Check the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on food labels; an older online description is no substitute for checking the label on the biscuits you’re serving.

Does a Fairtrade range mean that every chocolate sprits biscuit is Fairtrade?

No. A range that includes Fairtrade products doesn’t confirm anything about every individual sprits biscuit. Check the Fairtrade wording on the product page and packaging for the exact variant you want to order.