Who are the different pack sizes suitable for?

Lunch box organisers

If you want to give every suitable conference attendee an individually sealed snack packet, check the number of packets and the weight of each one. HANOS lists a box of 20 45-gram packets of Duyvis Provençale.

Caterers serving snack tables

Larger bags are suitable when you want to decide how much to serve per table or guest. Jumbo lists 300- and 500-gram packs, among others, while Van Dijk Groothandel lists a 1-kilogram bag of Duyvis.

Organisers catering for dietary requirements

Choose products and provide guest information based on the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack. A vegan label does not automatically answer questions about allergens.

What should you look for in snack nuts for conference catering?

First decide whether you need sealed packets or will portion the snacks on site. Then compare the quantity and the information you need when serving them.

What to consider What to look for Who is this important for?
Serving individually packed snacks Check the number of inner packets, the weight of each packet and whether they are individually sealed. If I want to put a sealed packet in the lunch box of every suitable guest, I check the number of packets and the weight of each one. This is a top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Cost per serving Compare the same total quantity or the same desired portion weight. Account for delivery, serving supplies and leftover stock separately. If I want to compare costs, I calculate them using the same quantity per guest and account for any additional supplies separately. Total serving costs are the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Dietary requirements and allergen information Check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack. Consider dietary labels and allergens separately. If I need to cater for dietary requirements, I want to know what the product contains and how to make that information available when serving it. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Portions and opened stock Check the pack size, best-before date and storage instructions for opened bags. If I’m deciding on portions for a snack table, I also want to know how to store any opened stock. This flexibility is the top priority for around 14% of consumers.

Common purchasing mistakes

  • Confusing nutrition servings with individual packets

    Jumbo lists twelve servings for its 300-gram Cocktail snack nuts, but sells the product as one bag. This does not mean it contains twelve individually sealed snacks.

    Check the number of individual inner packets rather than relying only on the number of servings shown in the nutrition information.

    If you need sealed portions for lunch boxes, you’ll have to weigh and pack the contents of a larger bag yourself.

  • Comparing a large bag directly with a multipack

    The box listed by HANOS contains 20 45-gram packets, or 900 grams in total; Van Dijk Groothandel lists a 1-kilogram bag. The packs differ both in total quantity and in how they can be served.

    Compare the cost per portion you need, and account separately for the work involved in portioning and any serving supplies.

    Portioning the snacks yourself takes time and may mean you need extra serving supplies.

  • Assuming a vegan label means there are no allergens

    PLUS’s vegan label applies to its Oriental-style product variant; it does not mean the product is allergen-free. Jumbo lists peanuts and wheat among the ingredients of its Cocktail variant.

    Check the ingredients and warnings on the pack of the exact product, and treat dietary labels and allergens as separate selection criteria.

  • Leaving label information out of guest communications when serving unpackaged snacks

    For conference catering, allergen information must also be available when guests aren’t served their snack in its original packaging.

    Keep a record of the current product information and make sure guests know how to ask for it. The NVWA and the Commodities Act Regulations set out the information requirements for allergens.

    This requires clear working instructions and product information for serving staff.

Brands and retailers to consider

Duyvis

Duyvis’s range includes Provençale, Cocktail, Poesta and Oriental, among others. For individual servings, HANOS lists a box of 20 45-gram packets of Provençale; Van Dijk Groothandel also lists a 1-kilogram bag.

  • The packs listed offer a choice between individual packets and portioning the snacks yourself.
  • According to Van Dijk Groothandel, the 1-kilogram bag contains peanuts and wheat. Check the information on the pack you receive.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both AH Borrelnoten cocktail and Duyvis Provençale products.

  • The product listings make both the own-brand option and Duyvis relevant choices for your shopping.
  • The 20-pack and 4-pack labels alone don’t confirm the contents or portion size of each inner pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Cocktail snack nuts in 300-gram packs and a 500-gram larger pack.

  • The product page for the 300-gram variant includes information about ingredients, nutrition and storage.
  • The twelve servings listed are servings from one bag, not twelve individually sealed packets. The variant contains peanuts and wheat.

Lidl

Lidl lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes in a 200-gram pack.

  • The product listing offers another retailer option for a pack of Duyvis.
  • The listing doesn’t confirm stock on the date of your conference or that the pack contains individual lunch box packets.

ALDI

ALDI lists Trader Joe’s snack nuts in Oriental, Provençale and Cocktail varieties, in 300-gram bags.

  • The product listing includes three flavours in the same pack size.
  • The product comes in a bag; the listing doesn’t confirm that it contains individually sealed portions for lunch boxes.

PLUS

PLUS lists Oriental Style and Ham Cheese Borrelnoten in 300-gram bags.

  • The product page labels the Oriental Style variant vegan and the Ham Cheese variant vegetarian.
  • These labels apply to the specified variants and don’t prove that a product is allergen-free or individually packed.

Snack nuts for sharing from Joybuy

This selection features snack nuts in a bag for sharing, not a multipack of individual lunch box packets.

Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta, 275 grams

Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta, 275 g

The product description suggests sharing at gatherings. The 275-gram bag is intended for sharing, not for individually sealed portions.

The product description states that it contains 51% peanuts.

Contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How many boxes do I need to give each guest one packet?

The box listed by HANOS and Foods & Goods contains 20 packets. Divide the number of guests for whom the snack is suitable by 20 and round up; for 100 guests, you’ll need five boxes. You can decide how many spares to order.

Does a bag labelled as containing twelve servings also contain twelve lunch box packets?

No. Jumbo lists twelve 25-gram nutrition servings in its 300-gram Cocktail bag, but these aren’t individually sealed packets. For lunch boxes, check that the number of inner packs is stated explicitly.

How do I compare the cost of individual packets with larger bags?

For individual packets, work out the cost per inner packet and compare this with larger bags based on the same desired weight per guest. A box of 20 45-gram packets contains 900 grams in total. Account separately for portioning, serving supplies, delivery and leftover stock.

How should I store opened snack nuts?

Follow the instructions on the pack of the exact product. For 45-gram packs of Duyvis Provençale, HANOS recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and keeping an opened packet in a light- and airtight container if possible. For the 300-gram Cocktail variant, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry and dark place.

How do I provide allergen information at a snack table?

Make sure accurate information about the allergens in the exact product is available, even when serving the snack unpackaged. The NVWA and the Commodities Act Regulations set out the information requirements. Keep a record of the product information and make it clear to guests how they can ask for it.