Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk Chocolate is an option if you’re specifically looking for Fairtrade chocolate for a school fair: Albert Heijn makes this claim for the 150 g pack. Only buy the spritz biscuits for the group once you’ve checked that the school allows them and that the listed wheat, milk and soya, as well as the possible presence of nuts and sesame, are not a concern. A different cocoa certification does not prove that a spritz biscuit meets your Fairtrade requirement. Always check the label on the pack you receive, too.
You’re looking for spritz biscuits whose cocoa or chocolate is specifically labelled as Fairtrade. Check the exact claim: according to Fairtrade International, the Fairtrade mark on a product with several ingredients may apply to the ingredients that are available under Fairtrade terms.
You need to know which treats the school allows and whether the chosen spritz biscuits are suitable for the group in terms of allergens. The Verkade variety described by Albert Heijn contains wheat, milk and soya, and may contain nuts and sesame.
You want to work out how many people will be there and how many portions you’ll need before you shop. For the Verkade pack reviewed, Albert Heijn lists a 150 g pack and around nine portions; the actual number you can serve depends on how much you hand out.
When choosing spritz biscuits for a school fair, first check whether the specific pack meets your Fairtrade preference and the school’s rules. Then work out how many portions you need.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade cocoa | Check the Fairtrade claim for the cocoa or chocolate on the current product page and on the packaging. A Rainforest Alliance claim is not proof of Fairtrade. | If I want to bring Fairtrade chocolate to the fair, the claim needs to apply to the spritz biscuits I’ve chosen, not just to a brand’s general policy. Verifiable Fairtrade cocoa would be the first consideration for around 50% of consumers. |
| School rules and allergens | Ask about the school’s and group’s rules, and read the allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. | When shopping for my class, I want to avoid bringing spritz biscuits that can’t be handed out under the group’s rules. Suitability under school and allergy policies would come first for around 38% of consumers. |
| Portions and quantity | Compare the number of people attending and the portions you want to serve with the pack size. Albert Heijn lists 150 g and around nine portions for the Verkade variety. | When I’m preparing a stall or a treat-sharing session, I want to know in advance how many packs I’ll need. Portion planning would be the main reason to buy for around 12% of consumers. |
Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance are not interchangeable labels. The product title for PLUS Chocolade sprits Fairtrade says Fairtrade, while the cocoa information on the individual PLUS product page mentions Rainforest Alliance. PLUS’s general Fairtrade cocoa policy does not resolve this discrepancy for these spritz biscuits.
If you want to offer the spritz biscuits as Fairtrade, check the product-specific information and the label on the pack you receive before making that claim.
The Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk Chocolate described by Albert Heijn contains wheat, milk and soya, and may contain nuts and sesame. VOO also says that schools can set their own rules for treats.
Check with the school before handing them out. If the group’s rules rule out these spritz biscuits, choose a suitable alternative. Keep the label available for whoever is handing out the treats.
According to Albert Heijn, the 150 g Verkade pack contains around nine portions. That isn’t a fixed number of biscuits, nor a guarantee that one pack will be enough for a class, stall and volunteers.
Count the people you want to provide for and decide how much you’ll give each person before buying your packs.
For these brands, compare the information for the specific spritz variety. A cocoa claim for one product does not automatically apply to another.
Albert Heijn describes the 150 g Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk Chocolate as spritz biscuits coated with a layer of Verkade Fairtrade milk chocolate.
PLUS says that its own-brand products containing cocoa use Fairtrade cocoa. However, the individual page for PLUS Chocolade sprits Fairtrade lists Rainforest Alliance for the cocoa.
Jumbo says its 200 g Spritsen met Pure Chocolade uses Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa.
Not if the spritz biscuits need to meet those dietary requirements. Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and soya for this variety, as well as the possible presence of nuts and sesame. Ask the school which alternative would be suitable for the group.
No. A Rainforest Alliance claim does not confirm that a product is Fairtrade. If Fairtrade is a requirement, check the information for the specific spritz biscuits and the label. Pay particular attention to the difference between the Fairtrade product title and the cocoa information on the product page for the PLUS variety.
Yes, check which rules apply to this school fair and group. VOO says that schools can set their own policies for treats. Also ask the school or fair organisers how ingredient and allergen information should be made available when the treats are handed out.
The label on the pack you’re actually handing out is where you can check the current ingredients and allergens. This is especially important when you’re buying for a group with specific dietary requirements. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on food labels.
Store the Verkade spritz biscuits in a cool, dry place, following the instructions listed by Albert Heijn, and reseal the pack after opening. Keep the label information available while the treats are being handed out.
