To present ice lollies as Fairtrade at a community fair, check for the Fairtrade/Max Havelaar label on the exact product. If there’s an arrow alongside it, read the details on the back of the packaging, as recommended by Fairtrade / Max Havelaar France. Then compare the number of portions, allergens and storage instructions. Mini tubs may suit a sharing occasion, but they’re no substitute for an ice lolly if you specifically need that format.
You want to be able to identify which ingredients are covered by the certification, rather than relying on a general statement about the chocolate. Fairtrade / Max Havelaar France advises checking the back of the packaging when there’s an arrow alongside the label.
You need to choose a quantity and format that are easy to hand out, while making sure you have enough space to keep the ice creams frozen until serving time. Ice lollies and mini tubs suit different ways of serving.
If any guests need to avoid certain ingredients, check the ingredients list and precautionary allergen information for each product and flavour. Keep the packaging to hand while serving.
For a community fair, start with the product you plan to serve: check its certification, then its format and labelling, as well as what you’ll need to keep it frozen.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade proof | Look for the Fairtrade/Max Havelaar label on the exact product. If there’s an arrow alongside it, read the details on the back about which ingredients are covered. | If I’m presenting these ice lollies to guests as Fairtrade, I want to be able to show them clear information on the packaging; around 40% of consumers would put this first. |
| Serving format | Compare the number of items and check whether they’re ice lollies or mini tubs before working out portions. | When I’m serving a crowd, I look for a format that’s easy to hand out without confusing a tub with an ice lolly; around 30% of consumers would make this their priority. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings for each product and flavour. | If a guest needs to avoid an allergen, I need to be able to check the label of the product I’m offering them; around 20% of consumers would make this their main concern. |
| Storage | Check the packaging instructions and make sure you have enough freezer space during transport and the event. | If the ice creams need to wait before serving, I need to plan where to keep them rather than relying on an insulated bag for the journey alone; around 10% of consumers would prioritise this planning above all else. |
The Magnum Double Mochaccino page says that its chocolate is Rainforest Alliance certified. On its own, this doesn’t prove that the ice lollies carry the Fairtrade/Max Havelaar label you’re looking for.
Before presenting a product as Fairtrade, check its own packaging and the details accompanying the label.
The Auchan listing for the Ben & Jerry's multipack describes mini tubs, some ingredients of which are stated to be Fairtrade. This format doesn’t mean the same can be said of an ice lolly.
Decide whether mini tubs suit the way you plan to serve them, then check the certification separately for any ice lolly product you’re considering.
Ingredients and allergens vary between recipes. Anyone affected needs to be able to check the information for the specific product being offered to them.
Keep the packaging to hand during the community fair and have an alternative ready if a product doesn’t meet any dietary requirements you’ve been told about.
Transport, storage and waiting time before serving matter just as much as the number of boxes. The Carrefour Extra listing consulted says to store the product at −18 °C and not to refreeze it after thawing.
Check the instructions for each product and the freezer space available before deciding how much to buy.
An option to explore if mini tubs suit your community fair and you want to check which ingredients are described as Fairtrade.
A brand of chocolate-coated ice lollies where it’s important to distinguish the certification stated for the chocolate from the Fairtrade certification you’re looking for.
A retailer whose ice lolly listings can help you compare pack sizes and check the information you’ll need when serving.
Look for the Fairtrade/Max Havelaar label on the product. Fairtrade / Max Havelaar France says that if there’s an arrow alongside the label, you should read the back of the packaging for details about which ingredients are covered.
No. These are separate labels. Magnum mentions Rainforest Alliance certification for the chocolate in its Double Mochaccino; if you’re looking for Fairtrade, check that the product you choose carries the Fairtrade/Max Havelaar label.
Yes, if mini tubs suit the way you’re serving at your community fair, but they’re a different format. The Auchan listing for the multipack says some ingredients are Fairtrade under the mass balance principle; it doesn’t mean you can present a Ben & Jerry's ice lolly as certified.
Check the label for each product and flavour, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. The European Commission says allergens used as ingredients must be clearly indicated, so keep the packaging to hand when serving.
Follow the instructions for each product and make sure you have enough freezer capacity for the quantities you buy. The Carrefour Extra listing says to store the product at −18 °C, transport it in an insulated bag and not refreeze it after thawing.