For a group at a campsite or festival, start by choosing the number of ice lollies to suit the number of people you’ll be serving. Only buy a large box if you can keep it at the storage temperature stated on the packaging until serving time. Packs of 8 to 12 are easy to share; if you’d like a choice of flavours, compare mixed packs and check the ingredients and allergen information.
If you’ll be serving several people at once, boxes of 8 to 12 ice lollies make it easier to plan portions without needing lots of individual packs. However, they’re only a good choice if you can keep the lollies cold.
For a choice of individual portions in different flavours, look for mixed packs of mini ice lollies or combine different varieties. Check the ingredients and allergen information on each box you’re considering.
A small pack can top up your planned portions or be enough for a smaller group. Compare the number of ice lollies with the space all the boxes will take up in your cool storage.
If you’re sharing ice lollies at a campsite or festival, first make sure you can keep them cold. Then count the portions and choose flavours the group will enjoy.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the ice lollies listed on the box rather than relying on its weight alone, then compare that number with the number of people you’ll be serving. | I want to serve the whole group without carrying several boxes; around 42 % of consumers rank the number of portions as their top concern. |
| Keeping them cold | Check the temperature stated on the packaging and what options you have for transporting and storing the lollies. The DGCCRF specifies −18 °C for frozen ice cream and sorbets. | If the journey and stay mean the ice lollies will be away from a freezer, I need to be able to keep them at the required temperature until serving time; this is the top priority for around 33 % of consumers. |
| Flavours and ingredients | Compare the flavours and mixed packs, and read the ingredients and allergen information for each product. | When the group has different preferences, I look for recipes everyone can choose from after checking the labels; around 25 % of consumers prioritise this variety and product information. |
A cool box makes it easier to transport ice lollies, but you’ll also need to keep them at the storage temperature stated on the packaging throughout your stay. The DGCCRF highlights the importance of maintaining the cold chain for frozen foods.
Before buying, check where you’ll store the ice lollies and pick them up last when you’re shopping.
A heavier box doesn’t necessarily contain more ice lollies. The Carrefour Classic’ and MUCCI® products mentioned here contain 12 and 4 lollies respectively.
Start with the number of people you’ll be serving and check how many ice lollies are listed on each box.
The product information for Auchan fruit ice lollies mentions that they may contain traces of milk, peanuts and nuts.
Read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information on the box you buy, and keep the packaging handy when you serve them.
An offer shown in a catalogue may vary by store; Lidl notes, for example, that some smaller stores may not stock every product in its leaflet.
If your plans depend on a particular product, check that it’s available at your chosen store before setting off.
These pack sizes refer to specific products. To make sharing easier, compare the number of ice lollies and the label on the box you’re thinking of buying.
Carrefour stocks packs of 8 Magnum Classic ice lollies, while Auchan offers a mixed pack of 10 mini ice lollies.
Carrefour offers a box of 12 chocolate and chocolate-and-vanilla ice lollies.
Auchan offers, among other products, a box of 8 fruit ice lollies.
ALDI offers a MUCCI® product containing 4 double-coated ice lollies.
This selection includes ice lollies and sorbet lollies in boxes of 4 to 12. Choose the number of portions to suit your group, as long as you can keep the products cold during the journey and your stay.
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This pack lets you plan one portion per person for a group of twelve, provided you can keep the box cold.
With five flavours to choose from, everyone can pick one when it’s time to serve. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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This box is a good choice if you want to share twelve individual portions and have a way to keep them cold.
It comes in orange and cherry flavours; read the ingredients and allergen information on the box before serving.
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Eight portions could suit a group of this size, as long as you can keep the ice lollies cold until serving time.
This product combines vanilla and almond; check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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This box lets you plan one portion per person for a group of eight, provided you can keep the ice lollies cold.
The listed flavour is banana; check the label for the ingredients and storage instructions.
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This small box can top up another selection if you need to serve more than four people.
The listed flavour is coconut; check the allergen information and storage instructions on the packaging.
It’s better to use something that will keep them cold. The DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag for shopping and advises taking a cool box on a picnic. Also check how you’ll store the ice lollies when you arrive.
Follow the temperature stated on the packaging. The DGCCRF specifies −18 °C for frozen foods, including ice cream and sorbets, so bear this in mind when deciding how many to take.
No. The DGCCRF advises never refreezing food once it has thawed. The product information for Auchan fruit ice lollies gives the same advice, so don’t rely on refreezing as a way to store them after the journey.
No, you can’t assume that just because they’re fruit-flavoured. The product information for Auchan fruit ice lollies mentions possible traces of milk, peanuts and nuts; check the information for the product you buy before serving.