Who are these formats for?

Group picnic organisers

Multipacks of pots make it easy to plan portions and share different flavours. If the yoghurts need to be kept chilled, you’ll also need to transport them in a cool box, as recommended by the DGCCRF for picnics.

People heading out without a cool box

An individual drinkable format may be easier to take with you, as long as you follow the instructions for that specific product. Yoplait states that YOP 180 g can be kept out of the fridge for up to 8 hours; this guidance does not apply to other yoghurts.

Shoppers who pay attention to ingredients

Before choosing an assortment, compare the ingredients, sugars, fat, sweeteners and texture of each product. Yoplait states, for example, that Panier 0 % contains sweeteners.

What should you check before your picnic?

Start by checking how the yoghurt needs to be stored during your journey. Then choose the right number of portions and a recipe to suit everyone.

CriterionWhat to checkWho it matters to
Storage and transport The temperature stated on the packaging and, if you’re going out without a cool box, any product-specific guidance on how long it can stay out of the fridge. If I can’t keep chilled pots cold until the picnic, I need to choose a product with instructions that suit my journey. Around 42% of consumers would make this their top priority.
Portions and flavours The number and weight of the pots, plus the flavours and textures in the multipack. If I’m sharing with a group, I want enough portions without taking a multipack that’s too bulky. Sharing would be the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients Ingredients and allergens, sugars per 100 g and per portion, fat and sweeteners. If anyone has recipe preferences or needs to avoid certain ingredients, I check each variety rather than relying on the range name alone. Around 25% of consumers would put ingredients first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming guidance for one drinkable yoghurt applies to all yoghurts

    The time out of the fridge stated by Yoplait for YOP 180 g does not apply to chilled pots. For example, Auchan’s mixed fruit yoghurt 16 x 125 g comes with storage instructions of between 0 °C and +6 °C.

    Read the instructions for the product you choose and take a cool box for pots that need to stay chilled. The DGCCRF recommends using a cool box for picnics.

    Depending on how you’re travelling, you may also need to pack ice packs.

  • Choosing the biggest multipack without counting your guests

    A multipack of 16 pots may suit a group, but it takes up space in your cool box and leaves you with portions to store if you don’t eat them all.

    Compare the number and weight of the pots and the flavours with the number of people and the space available in your cool box.

  • Assuming the “0%” label tells you everything about the ingredients

    According to Yoplait, the Panier 0 % recipe contains sweeteners. So the range name is no substitute for checking the specific recipe.

    Check the ingredients list and nutritional information if sugars, fat or sweeteners are important to your choice.

  • Checking the ingredients for only one flavour

    Different flavours in an assortment may have different ingredients. If you have a preference or need to avoid an ingredient or allergen, check the variety in question.

    Read the label for each variety in the multipack before sharing it.

Brands to compare by product

Yoplait

Panier de Yoplait offers fruit yoghurts in pots, while YOP is a range of drinkable yoghurts. The format and recipe can therefore make a difference when choosing what to take on a picnic.

  • Yoplait states that YOP 180 g can be kept out of the fridge for up to 8 hours.
  • This guidance applies to this product only. Yoplait says Panier 0 % contains sweeteners, so check the recipe you choose.

Danone

Danone Velouté is one of the blended fruit yoghurt options in Carrefour’s range. Its texture is worth comparing with recipes that contain fruit pieces.

  • Choosing a blended fruit recipe lets you cater for the group’s texture preferences.
  • Read the storage instructions and ingredients for the product you choose.

Carrefour Classic'

Carrefour offers a multipack of 16 whole-milk stirred yoghurts, each weighing 125 g. It’s worth considering if you’re looking for portions to share.

  • The number and weight of the pots are specified for this product.
  • Check its flavours, ingredients and storage instructions before taking it with you.

Auchan

Auchan offers an assortment of fruit yoghurts with pieces, in 16 pots of 125 g each.

  • The multipack includes several portions with a fruit-piece texture.
  • The product information says to store it between 0 °C and +6 °C, so make sure you can keep it chilled during transport.

DELISSE / Marque Repère

The E.Leclerc range includes stirred fruit yoghurts, including blended fruit recipes in 16 x 125 g multipacks.

  • You can compare the format and texture of the product you’re interested in.
  • Check the packaging for the flavours, ingredients and storage instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you take pots of fruit yoghurt without a cool box?

If the pots need to stay chilled, take a cool box and follow the temperature instructions on the packaging. The DGCCRF recommends using a cool box for picnics. For example, Auchan’s mixed fruit yoghurt 16 x 125 g comes with storage instructions of between 0 °C and +6 °C.

Is drinkable yoghurt a better choice for a trip without a cool box?

It may be, if the instructions for that specific product cover the duration of your trip. Yoplait states that YOP 180 g can be kept out of the fridge for up to 8 hours, but this guidance cannot be applied to other drinkable yoghurts or pots.

How do you choose the right multipack size for your group?

Start with the number of people, then compare the number and weight of the pots and the flavours available. Auchan and E.Leclerc, for example, offer products in 16 x 125 g multipacks. Check that the pack will fit in your cool box.

Does “0%” mean there are no sweeteners?

No. According to Yoplait, Panier 0 % contains sweeteners. To find out what’s in the product you’re buying, read the ingredients list and nutritional information.

What should you check if someone needs to avoid an ingredient?

Check the ingredients list and any allergens shown for each variety in the multipack. The name of a flavour or range isn’t enough to tell you what’s in the pot you’re serving.