Who is this choice relevant to?

Party shopper who requires Fairtrade

You’re looking for ready-made sprits biscuits and want to be able to check whether the chocolate in the specific product is Fairtrade.

Host who pays attention to allergens

You’re serving biscuits to a group and need to check that the ingredients and any warnings on the label are suitable for your guests.

Flexible party shopper

You want to serve sprits biscuits, but can serve Fairtrade chocolate separately if you can’t find the chocolate-coated variety you’re looking for.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the sprits biscuits themselves need to contain Fairtrade cocoa, or whether a separate chocolate treat would work too. Then check the product listing and, before serving, the allergens on the packaging.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade labelling on the product Look for an explicit Fairtrade label for the chocolate on the pack or current product page. Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade milk chocolate for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk. If Fairtrade cocoa is my main reason for choosing chocolate sprits biscuits, I want to be able to spot that claim on the pack itself. Around 45% of consumers put this product-specific Fairtrade choice first.
Allergens for guests Read the ingredients and any warnings on the pack you’ve bought. Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya for Nobo Sprits Melk, and warns that it may contain other cereals containing gluten. When I’m serving biscuits to guests with food allergies, the information on the packaging they’ll actually be eating from needs to be suitable for them. For around 33% of consumers, checking allergens is the top priority.
An alternative for the party Decide whether you’d like to serve plain sprits biscuits with separate Fairtrade chocolate, or choose another chocolate product with its own Fairtrade label. If the chocolate sprits biscuits I want don’t fit with my shopping plans, I want to be able to adapt the party menu without mistaking a general claim about a shop for a claim about a product. This flexibility comes first for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a shop-wide claim for a claim about sprits biscuits

    A statement about cocoa in own-brand products doesn’t confirm that the pack of sprits biscuits you choose contains Fairtrade chocolate. Lidl also lists several certifications for its own-brand cocoa, including Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance.

    Check the Fairtrade label on the specific product rather than relying on a general statement about the shop or brand.

  • Assuming plain sprits biscuits are a Fairtrade chocolate option

    Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Original as a plain variety without a chocolate coating. So you won’t be choosing Fairtrade cocoa through the biscuits themselves.

    If you still want to serve plain sprits biscuits, choose a separate chocolate product with an explicit Fairtrade label.

  • Relying on old ingredient information

    Allergens in a chocolate variety matter when several guests are eating from the same plate. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change.

    Ask in advance which allergens are relevant to your guests and read the label on the pack you’re actually serving. Keep the packaging with the biscuits so the information remains available.

Brands and shops to consider

Verkade

Verkade offers both Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk. The choice between plain and chocolate-coated matters if your aim is to have Fairtrade cocoa in the sprits biscuits themselves.

  • Albert Heijn lists a layer of Fairtrade milk chocolate for Nobo Sprits Melk; Verkade describes the chocolate coatings on its biscuits as made with Fairtrade-certified cocoa.
  • According to Verkade, Nobo Sprits Original doesn’t have a chocolate coating. Check the packaging of the variety you choose when you buy it.

PLUS

One possible option if you want to include Fairtrade cocoa in a product other than sprits biscuits in your party shop.

  • PLUS says that the cocoa in its own-brand products is Fairtrade.
  • That own-brand claim doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about a specific variety of sprits biscuits; check the product you choose.

Lidl

An alternative if you’re looking for a separate chocolate product with a Fairtrade label.

  • Lidl describes its Way To Go chocolate as a product made in partnership with Fairtrade.
  • Lidl also lists other certifications for its own-brand cocoa. So a statement that cocoa is certified doesn’t, on its own, confirm that a specific product is Fairtrade.

Albert Heijn

The product listing for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk offers a specific option if you’re looking for chocolate sprits biscuits.

  • Albert Heijn describes this variety as sprits biscuits with a layer of Verkade Fairtrade milk chocolate.
  • Don’t assume this product claim applies to other sprits biscuits or chocolate biscuits. Albert Heijn also advises checking the packaging, as product information can change.

Milk chocolate sprits biscuits at Joybuy

This product suits you if you’re looking for sprits biscuits with milk chocolate and Fairtrade cocoa is one of your criteria for Halloween shopping. Check the Fairtrade label and allergens on the packaging you buy.

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g

An option if you’re looking for sprits biscuits with milk chocolate for your party and want to take Fairtrade cocoa into account. According to the product name, the pack contains 150 g; check the current Fairtrade label and allergens on the pack you buy before serving the biscuits.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are chocolate sprits biscuits automatically Fairtrade?

No. A chocolate coating alone doesn’t tell you whether the product is labelled Fairtrade. Check the packaging or current product page for the variety you’ve chosen; Albert Heijn specifically lists Fairtrade milk chocolate for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk.

Can I serve plain sprits biscuits if Fairtrade cocoa is important to me?

Yes, if you choose the Fairtrade chocolate separately. Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Original as having no chocolate coating, so check the Fairtrade label on the separate chocolate product.

Which allergens should I check for in Nobo Sprits Melk?

Check for wheat, milk and soya at the very least: Verkade lists these ingredients for Nobo Sprits Melk and also warns that it may contain other cereals containing gluten. Read the label on the pack you’re serving for the benefit of your guests.

Can I rely on the information from a pack I bought previously?

Check the packaging again on the pack you’re using for the party. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and allergen information, among other things, can change.

Does certified cocoa at Lidl always mean Fairtrade?

No. Lidl lists several certifications for its own-brand cocoa, including Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance. If Fairtrade is a requirement for you, check the label on the specific chocolate product.