For a party bag, choose a syrup waffle whose current packaging clearly states what the Fairtrade claim applies to: the product itself or one of its ingredients. Small, individually wrapped syrup waffles are easy to hand out, but check the allergen information and the school’s rules before buying.
You want to know whether the Fairtrade claim applies to the syrup waffle you’re handing out or to a particular ingredient. A shop or brand name isn’t enough to tell you; check the specific product and its current packaging.
You’re looking for small portions that are easy to hand out. Check in advance what the school’s rules are for treats, too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that schools can set out what may be handed out in a treat or party policy.
If you’re handing food out to a group of children, it’s important to check the allergen information on the exact packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that pre-packed foods must show allergen information on the label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade claim | Check the current packaging to see whether the claim applies to the syrup waffle or to a specific ingredient. Use the product page for additional information. | I want to be able to see exactly what the Fairtrade claim on my treat applies to, rather than relying on the shop’s name. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Allergens and school rules | Read the allergen information for the product you’ve chosen and ask what rules the school has for treats. | If I’m handing these out to a whole class, I want to consider any children who may not be able to have certain ingredients, or for whom the school’s rules are a concern. These points are the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Portions and packaging | Compare the number of waffles with the size of the group and check whether they’re individually wrapped. | For each party bag, I want to be able to prepare one portion easily, without having to divide up the syrup waffles myself. This convenience comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
A shop can sell Fairtrade products without the syrup waffle you choose carrying the same claim. For example, PLUS lists a Fairtrade chocolate waffle, but that isn’t a syrup waffle.
Check the claim on the exact syrup waffle you’re buying, and keep the packaging in case you need to refer to the information when handing them out.
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that pre-packed foods must show allergen information on the label.
Read the label on the pack you’re actually buying. If you know of any allergies or dietary requirements, check in advance with the school and the parents or carers concerned.
A small, individually wrapped syrup waffle won’t necessarily be allowed under a school’s treat policy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that a policy can set out what may be handed out.
Check the rules first, then decide how many you need and which size will fit in a party bag.
Jumbo lists a product called Fair Trade Original Mini Stroopwafels 150 Stuks and refers to Fairtrade information for it.
Jumbo lists both Fair Trade Original Mini Stroopwafels 150 Stuks and Jumbo Mini Stroopwafeltjes 18 x 8 g.
PLUS stocks syrup waffles and also lists a Fairtrade chocolate waffle in a different product category.
Daelmans syrup waffles and mini versions feature in the ranges shown by PLUS and Albert Heijn.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket syrup waffles in a pack of 12, as well as a mini version.
That depends on the school’s rules. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that a treat or party policy can set out what may be handed out, so check before you buy the syrup waffles.
Yes. Read the label on the version you’re actually handing out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that pre-packed foods must show allergen information on the label, so don’t rely solely on a product page you looked at earlier.
No. A Fairtrade product elsewhere in the range tells you nothing about the syrup waffle you choose. PLUS, for example, lists a Fairtrade chocolate waffle; check the claim on the exact version if you’re buying a syrup waffle.
They’re handy if you want to prepare one portion for each child: Jumbo describes its Mini Stroopwafeltjes 18 x 8 g as individually wrapped. The packaging alone doesn’t tell you whether there’s a Fairtrade claim, what allergens the product contains or whether it meets the school’s rules.
