Who are multipacks for?

Families preparing packed lunches

Individual pots and a choice of flavours can make preparing meals for the week easier. Yoplait, for example, offers packs of 16 × 125 g; check the use-by date before buying several.

Households comparing pack sizes

The number of pots and their individual weight help you work out how much you’re really buying. Also check whether everyone in your household will eat the flavours in the variety pack.

Households paying attention to ingredients

Sugars, fat, sweeteners, allergens and fruit pieces vary from one product to another. The ingredients list and nutritional information for the pack you choose matter more than its size alone.

What should you check before buying?

First work out how many pots you’ll get through before the use-by date, then choose portion sizes and recipes that everyone in your household will actually enjoy.

Criteria What to check Who is it for?
Use-by date and storage The date shown on the packs and the stated storage temperature. If I’m preparing packed lunches for the week, I want to use all the pots before their use-by date without breaking the cold chain; around 28 % of consumers prioritise this.
Number of portions The number of pots and their individual weight: 16 × 125 g adds up to 2 kg. When several people each have a pot, I look for a pack that covers the portions we need without leaving us with unwanted flavours; around 28 % of consumers put pack size first.
Ingredients The ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for the exact product, particularly sugars and fat per 100 g. If particular ingredients or nutritional values influence my choice, I can’t rely on the range name alone; around 22 % of consumers prioritise checking the recipe.
Texture and flavours Whether it contains fruit pieces or blended fruit, and which flavours are included in the variety pack. When sharing a pack, I want to avoid textures or flavours nobody wants to eat; around 22 % of consumers prioritise whether the whole household will enjoy it.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Buying several packs without checking their use-by dates

    The Ministry of the Economy reminds shoppers that a use-by date is a strict deadline. A large number of pots is only useful if you plan to eat them all by that date and store them as instructed.

    Check the use-by date when you buy or receive your order, then count how many portions your household can get through in time.

    Pots that aren’t eaten before their use-by date may go to waste.

  • Assuming “0 %” describes the whole recipe

    Carrefour describes the Danone 0 % product as fat-free, but its ingredients list also includes sweeteners.

    Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact pack, rather than assuming what it contains from the “0 %” claim.

  • Assuming all fruit yoghurts are alike

    Auchan lists a Panier de Yoplait with fruit pieces and an Activia with blended fruit and no pieces. Some La Laitière dessert-style recipes also contain biscuit pieces.

    Check the texture, flavours and allergen information for each product you’re buying for your household.

Brands and ranges to know

Danone

Fruit yoghurt multipacks, including the Velouté and 0 % ranges.

  • Carrefour lists a Danone 0 % product in 16 pots of 125 g, with 50 kcal per 100 g.
  • This product contains sweeteners; check the ingredients separately for other Danone recipes.

Yoplait

The Panier de Yoplait range includes fruit yoghurts with pieces.

  • Auchan lists a variety pack of red and yellow fruit flavours in 16 pots of 125 g.
  • Fruit pieces may not suit everyone, particularly those who prefer a smooth texture.

Activia

Bifidus fruit yoghurts, including recipes with fruit pieces and blended fruit.

  • Auchan lists a blended-fruit product with no pieces in 16 pots of 125 g.
  • Check the ingredients for the variant you choose: the fruit version listed by Carrefour contains milk and sugar.

La Laitière (Nestlé)

A yoghurt range that includes Yaourts Pâtissiers in packs of 12 pots.

  • Yaourts Pâtissiers combine yoghurt with biscuit pieces.
  • This recipe isn’t directly comparable with a plain fruit yoghurt; depending on the variant, it may carry warnings about traces of nuts, soya or mustard.

Auchan

Auchan’s range includes mixed-flavour fruit yoghurts with pieces.

  • The product listing for one 16 × 125 g pack states 92 kcal and 14 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • These figures apply to this product, not to all Auchan yoghurts.

Marque Repère / Delisse (E.Leclerc)

Fruit multipacks of 16 × 125 g are available in several textures, including blended fruit and recipes with pieces.

  • The range lets you compare different textures in the same pot size.
  • Check the ingredients for each product: the same pack size doesn’t mean the recipes are the same.

Carrefour

The retailer’s range includes Carrefour and Carrefour Bio fruit yoghurts in several pack sizes.

  • Different pack sizes make it easier to match the number of pots to the meals you have planned.
  • Pack sizes and recipes vary, so check the label on the specific product rather than relying on the retailer’s brand name alone.

Joybuy products

Related products will be available soon.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy several multipacks if their use-by date is soon?

Yes, but only if you can eat all the pots before the date shown and store them at the required temperature. The Ministry of the Economy reminds shoppers that the use-by date is a strict deadline, so check every pack before buying in bulk.

Can freezing keep yoghurts for longer when their use-by date is approaching?

Don’t rely on freezing to extend the life of a yoghurt that is close to, at or past its use-by date. If you’re thinking of freezing the pots, plan to do so when you buy them and follow the instructions on the packaging.

What should I check if I need to avoid certain ingredients?

Check the label on the exact product, particularly its ingredients list and allergen information. The DGCCRF notes that prepacked foods must include, among other things, an ingredients list and a nutrition declaration. Ingredients can vary from one yoghurt recipe to another.

Is a 0 % fruit yoghurt also free from sweeteners?

No. The “0 %” claim doesn’t tell you everything about what’s in the product. Carrefour describes the Danone 0 % product as fat-free, but it contains sucralose and acesulfame-K. Check the ingredients list on the pack you choose.