Farm products cover a broad category. You’ll find everything from farm-style crisps, sea salt crisps, paprika crisps, vegan crisps, gluten-free crisps, wet cat food, cat soup, farm toys, Schleich farm animals and LEGO Minecraft farm sets to glutinous rice flour and frozen vegetables.
This wide choice can make comparing products difficult. Packaging terms such as “pure”, “natural” or “farm” do not automatically tell you enough about the ingredients, suitability or intended use. That’s why you should focus on the verifiable information provided on the label and product page.
“Farm”, “farmhouse” and “natural” are mainly descriptive terms. Always check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values. With crisps, the difference may come down to the salt content, the oil used and any added seasoning. With glutinous rice flour, it’s important to check that it really is glutinous rice flour, rather than ordinary rice flour.
A 150-gram bag may look suitable for sharing, but nutritional values are often given per 100 grams or per serving. With cat food, a multipack may contain several small pouches. With toys, the dimensions of the product and the packaging can differ considerably.
Vegan crisps and gluten-free crisps are not necessarily suitable for everyone. Check the allergen information and the current packaging. With cat food, you need to distinguish between complete food and complementary food. The age warning on toys is also important: small parts are not suitable for young children.
Look at the ingredients list rather than just the front of the packaging. According to the product information, Farmhouse Biscuits Sea Salt Chips contain potatoes, high-oleic sunflower oil and salt. The ridged version also lists a nutritional value of 480 kcal and 1 gram of salt per 100 grams. The standard sea salt version lists 481 kcal and 0.9 grams of salt per 100 grams.
The seasoning in the paprika crisps includes paprika powder, smoked paprika powder, black pepper, onion and garlic. If you’re looking for a simple ingredient list, you can compare this information directly with a sea salt version.
Not every product with an agricultural or farm theme is intended for the same occasion:
With farm toys, the CE mark, age recommendation and small parts are important points to check. The SIKU tractor is intended for children aged 4 and over and has a metal body with plastic wheels. According to the product information, the Schleich farm animals are suitable for children aged 3 and over. LEGO Minecraft Chicken Farm is intended for children aged 7 and over and contains 233 pieces. For toddlers, the Fisher-Price Little People Animal Care Farm Playset is designed for children aged 1 and over; this electronic toy operates with two AA batteries.
Why it suits this profile: An easy-to-understand snack option with a short ingredients list for a film night or drinks at home. According to the product information, these crisps are vegan and free from lactose and gluten.
The ingredients list includes potatoes, sunflower oil and salt. This makes it easy to compare the ingredients with those of other crisps.
150 grams of crisps, 100% sunflower oil according to the product information, and 0.9 grams of salt per 100 grams.
Why it suits this profile: For children aged 7 and over and Minecraft fans who want to combine building with farm-themed role play.
The age recommendation, the total of 233 pieces and the warning about small parts are clearly stated with the product.
Chicken Coop with moving parts, accessories, a minifigure and digital building instructions via the LEGO Builder app.
Why it suits this profile: For cat owners who want to keep portions in individual pouches and are looking for a product labelled as complete food for adult cats.
The pack contains 12 pouches of 80 grams. The feeding guidelines state how many pouches an adult cat weighing 4 kilos can have per day.
Individual portion pouches, four varieties according to the product information, and taurine listed among the nutritional additives.
Why it suits this profile: A large farm playset with figures and animals for children aged 1 and over, with batteries already included.
The recommended minimum age, dimensions of 54 x 33 cm and the presence of electronic components are clearly stated in advance.
A farm with two play levels, four animals, a farmer figure and more than 55 songs, sounds and phrases, according to the product description.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
Always check the label. According to the product information, Farmhouse Biscuits Sea Salt Chips are described as vegan. Iglo Vegetable Idea Farm Mix contains butter and milk, so it is not suitable for a vegan diet. Paprika crisps may also contain extra ingredients in the seasoning blends or flavourings.
Not always. According to the product information, Felix Soup Farm is described as complementary food for adult cats. Follow the feeding guidelines on the packaging and provide suitable complete food as well. After opening, the pouch should be covered, stored in the fridge and used within the specified time, in accordance with the instructions.
Check the minimum age, small parts, dimensions and battery requirements. Schleich figures with small parts are not suitable for children under 3. For toddlers aged 1 and over, a suitable playset with larger figures, such as the Fisher-Price farm, is a more logical choice. With electronic toys, also keep the battery compartment dry and follow the care instructions.