If you want to hide treats during an Easter egg hunt, Easter eggs are better suited to the game; biscuits are more for handing out afterwards. If Fairtrade is a must, check the label on the specific product: a retailer’s general cocoa policy doesn’t tell you which certification appears on each individual biscuit. When choosing treats for children, also check the allergens on the label and whether the shape and size are safe to eat.
You want to be able to check the Fairtrade label on the treat you choose or on the current product page. This matters especially if chocolate or cocoa is part of your choice: certification for an ingredient doesn’t automatically confirm the status of every biscuit.
You’re looking for something that works well for hiding and finding Easter eggs and is easy to hand out afterwards. Lidl lists Favorina Easter eggs in its Easter range; check the packaging and certification for the item you choose.
You need to consider the children who’ll be eating the treats. Read the allergen information on the exact product and check whether small or hard edible pieces are suitable before handing out the treats. The Nutrition Centre advises taking extra care with items such as sweets, whole nuts and peanuts.
First decide whether you want to hide the treats or serve them afterwards. Then check the certification and any information relevant to the children on the product you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade label | Look for the label on the specific pack or current product page; don’t rely solely on a retailer’s policy or Easter-themed packaging. | If Fairtrade is the deciding factor for me, I want to be able to check the label on the treat itself. Around 42% of consumers put this check first. |
| When you’ll hand out the treats | Decide whether you want to hide Easter eggs or serve biscuits after the hunt; check the pack size of the item you choose. | For the hunt, I’m looking for something that suits an Easter egg hunt and is easy to hand out. This is the first consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens and safe eating | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; also consider the shape and size for the children who’ll be there. | If young children will be eating the treats or I need to cater for an allergy, I want to know whether the treat is suitable for them. This is the priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn says the cocoa in its own-brand products is Rainforest Alliance or Fairtrade certified. This doesn’t tell you which of the two labels applies to an individual biscuit.
If Fairtrade certification is a must, check the label on the specific pack or in the current product information.
Easter eggs are suited to hiding and finding; biscuits can make a snack to enjoy afterwards. Lidl says its seasonal chocolate around Easter is Fairtrade certified, but that doesn’t automatically make ordinary biscuits Fairtrade.
First decide when you want to hand out the treat, then check the certification for that type of product.
A Fairtrade label doesn’t tell you which allergens a product contains or whether small, hard pieces are suitable for the children who’ll be eating them. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that labelling must include 14 allergens.
Read the label on the item you’ve chosen and make sure young children eat slowly and under supervision. The Nutrition Centre advises taking extra care with items such as sweets, whole nuts and peanuts.
A good place to start if you’re looking for Easter eggs for the hunt: Lidl lists Favorina Easter eggs and says its seasonal chocolate around Easter is Fairtrade certified.
Albert Heijn features Easter chocolate and biscuits in its Easter range and also outlines a cocoa policy for its own-brand products.
ALDI lists Fairtrade chocolate in its range; this could be relevant if chocolate is on your list alongside or instead of biscuits.
A biscuit option if you’d like to serve something with a caramel flavour after the hunt, but not automatically a Fairtrade choice.
No. They usually serve different purposes during an Easter egg hunt: you can hide Easter eggs and hand out biscuits afterwards. Lidl says its seasonal chocolate around Easter is Fairtrade certified; check separately whether the biscuit pack you choose carries a Fairtrade label.
No. Albert Heijn, for example, says the cocoa in its own-brand products is Rainforest Alliance or Fairtrade certified. That general statement doesn’t tell you which certification applies to an individual biscuit; check the packaging or current product information.
Read the allergen information on the label of the exact product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that labels must include information about 14 allergens; when handing out treats, don’t rely only on the product name or certification label.
Make sure young children eat slowly and under supervision, and check in advance whether the shape and size of the treat are suitable. The Nutrition Centre advises taking extra care with items such as sweets, whole nuts and peanuts.
