Who is this for?

Organisers who want to check Fairtrade credentials

You’re looking for chocolate eggs for an Easter egg hunt and want to be able to see on the chosen packaging or product page exactly what the Fairtrade claim applies to.

Organisers planning a large Easter egg hunt

You need to distribute eggs across lots of hiding places or among many participants, so you want to work out the quantity and packaging in advance.

Families mindful of allergens

Before handing out the eggs, you check the latest ingredients and allergen information for the flavour or selection you’ve chosen.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you’re looking for chocolate eggs to hide or aniseed sprinkles as a topping. Then compare the Fairtrade claim, allergens and quantity when choosing eggs.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade claim Check which ingredients or cocoa are explicitly described as Fairtrade for the Easter eggs you’ve chosen. Also make sure the product information is up to date. I want to hide chocolate whose Fairtrade claim I can check on the product itself. Around 45% of consumers would put being able to verify this first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, listed allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging. If participants have food allergies, I don’t want to rely on the brand name when choosing a mixed selection of flavours. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise whether the products are suitable for the group.
Quantity and packaging Compare the number of individual eggs with the number of participants and hiding places. Choose a pack size that suits your planned Easter egg hunt. For a large group, I want to be able to count, hide and hand out the eggs without using loose sprinkles. Around 22% of consumers would put this practical consideration first.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking aniseed sprinkles for chocolate Easter eggs

    De Ruijter Feest Muisjes are aniseed sprinkles containing ingredients such as wheat starch. They don’t serve the same purpose as chocolate eggs in an Easter egg hunt.

    You could use the sprinkles on cakes or crispbread, and look for chocolate eggs with a verifiable Fairtrade claim for your Easter egg hunt.

  • Assuming Fairtrade means a product is suitable for allergy sufferers

    A Fairtrade claim tells you nothing about the allergens in a selection of flavours. The Tony’s Chocolonely Eitjes assorti described by Albert Heijn contains milk, soya, egg and nuts, among other ingredients, and may contain cereals containing gluten and peanuts.

    Before handing out the eggs, read the allergen information for the specific selection on the current packaging.

  • Relying on an old seasonal page for current product information

    A product page may remain visible after a seasonal product has been discontinued. Albert Heijn marks the organic chocolate Easter eggs described as ‘No longer available’.

    Check with the retailer whether your chosen product is available, and read the information on the packaging you’re actually buying.

  • Automatically choosing a bulk pack

    Tony’s Chocolonely describes a 6 kg box containing 450 individually wrapped eggs. That may be more than you need for a small Easter egg hunt.

    Work out the number of participants and how many eggs you want to give each person, then compare bags, boxes and bulk packs.

Brands worth comparing

Tony’s Chocolonely

Tony’s Chocolonely says its chocolate Easter eggs are made with traceable Fairtrade cocoa and are available in different pack formats.

  • According to the brand, a 6 kg bulk pack contains 450 individually wrapped eggs, making it worth considering for a large Easter egg hunt.
  • Check the allergens for the flavour or selection you choose. Information about one selection doesn’t automatically apply to every egg from the brand.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn stated that its organic chocolate Easter eggs contained Fairtrade-certified sugar, cocoa and vanilla.

  • The product information shows which ingredients in those particular Easter eggs were described as Fairtrade.
  • Albert Heijn marks the product described as ‘No longer available’. Don’t use the page as confirmation that you can buy it now.

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Feest Muisjes are aniseed sprinkles, not chocolate Easter eggs for an Easter egg hunt.

  • Aniseed sprinkles can be used as an edible topping on things such as cakes or crispbread.
  • The variety described contains wheat starch. Check the allergens on the packaging, and don’t use aniseed sprinkles as a substitute for Fairtrade chocolate eggs.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I hide aniseed sprinkles instead of Fairtrade Easter eggs?

Aniseed sprinkles aren’t a like-for-like alternative to chocolate Easter eggs. The De Ruijter Feest Muisjes described are aniseed sprinkles containing wheat starch. Use them as a topping, and choose eggs whose Fairtrade claim you can check for your Easter egg hunt.

When is a bulk pack of Easter eggs useful?

A bulk pack could be a good choice if you want to hide or hand out lots of individual eggs. Tony’s Chocolonely describes a 6 kg box containing 450 individually wrapped eggs. First, work out how many you need for your group.

Do I need to check the allergens if the eggs are packaged?

Yes. Check the allergen information on the packaging of the eggs you choose. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information must appear on the label of prepacked products. A Fairtrade claim doesn’t replace this check.

Does Fairtrade mean that all the ingredients in the Easter eggs are certified?

You can’t tell from the word Fairtrade alone. Albert Heijn specifically stated that its organic chocolate Easter eggs contained Fairtrade-certified sugar, cocoa and vanilla. For other products, check exactly which ingredients the claim covers.

Can I rely on an old product page for Easter eggs?

Not as confirmation that the product is currently available. Albert Heijn marks the organic chocolate Easter eggs described as ‘No longer available’. Check current availability with your chosen retailer and read the packaging of the product you buy.