For a village fête, choose the number and size of portions to suit how you plan to serve them, then check the allergens and storage instructions for each box. An assorted box gives you a choice of flavours, while mini ice lollies, plant-based recipes and budget ranges cater to other priorities. You’ll still need to check the labels and plan how to transport and store everything at the right temperature.
An assorted box can bring several recipes together in one pack. Auchan, for example, describes a Magnum Mania assortment containing eight 110 ml ice lollies in four flavours. If any guests have allergies, check the ingredients carefully.
Choosing the flavours comes after making sure you can transport and store the ice lollies at the temperature shown on their packaging. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that the cold chain must be maintained during the journey to the venue, too.
Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on plant-based recipes. Magnum says its Vegan Amande product contains almonds and may contain milk, soya and other nuts. If portion numbers are your priority, compare the number of ice lollies in each box and check which product is available at your chosen shop.
For a village fête, first make sure you can keep the ice lollies cold until they’re served. Then choose the portion sizes and flavours, and check the ingredients of the products you’ve picked.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cold chain | The temperature shown on the packaging, and whether you can store the ice lollies at that temperature during transport and serving. | If the boxes need to wait or will be handed out over a long period, I want to be able to keep them at the required temperature. Around 33% of consumers put cold storage arrangements first. |
| Choice of flavours | The number of recipes and their ingredients in each assortment. Auchan describes Magnum Mania as a box of eight 110 ml ice lollies in four flavours. | To give visitors a choice without buying a different box for every flavour, I’d choose an assortment. Around 27% of consumers put variety first. |
| Number of portions | The number of ice lollies in each box and the size of each one. Magnum, for example, lists six 55 ml Mini Amande ice lollies. | When planning how many portions to serve, I need to count the ice lollies and distinguish mini sizes from larger portions. This is a priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | The ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact product packaging, including for plant-based recipes. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I need to be able to show them the label for the product being served. For around 20% of consumers, this is the most important factor. |
A varied selection won’t solve a storage problem. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that a rise in temperature can make food unsafe, including during transport.
Identify where you’ll store the ice lollies, plan the journey and check the storage temperatures on the packaging before deciding how many to buy.
Magnum Vegan Amande contains almonds and may contain milk, soya and other nuts.
If someone has an allergy or intolerance, check the label on the product you’re actually serving rather than relying on its name alone.
Product ranges can vary from one shop to another. So spotting a particular product while you’re planning doesn’t guarantee it’ll be on the menu on the day of the fête.
Check that your chosen shop stocks the product before announcing the flavours, and have a similar-sized box as a back-up if needed.
The Magnum Mania assortment described by Auchan contains several recipes and lists milk and almonds, as well as a possible presence of soya and other nuts.
Keep the packaging to hand while serving and check the ingredients separately for any options offered to guests with dietary restrictions.
The brand offers ice lollies in a range of sizes, including mini lollies and assorted boxes.
Carrefour France’s online range makes it easy to browse different Magnum ice lolly formats.
Auchan France lists, among other options, an assortment of Magnum ice lollies with several recipes in one box.
ALDI describes MUCCI as its budget range of ice creams and sorbets.
These products offer different options for individual portions at your fête: a mini assortment, boxes with several ice lollies, a single flavour and an ice lolly made with sorbet. Compare the number of pieces, flavours and label for each product before planning what to serve.
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Worth considering if you’d like to serve mini ice lollies in different flavours from one box.
The box contains six pieces, weighing 254 g in total. Before offering them to guests with allergies, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging.
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Worth a look if you’re after a box of twelve ice lollies in a range of flavours for serving.
The name lists five flavours and a total weight of 1200 g. Check the label for each recipe before offering these to anyone with allergies.
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This box makes it easy to plan for twelve individual ice lollies.
The name combines orange and cherry; it doesn’t indicate an assortment of different recipes. Before handing them out, check the packaging for any allergen warnings.
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Consider this if eight portions in a single coconut flavour suit your plans.
The box contains eight 70 ml ice lollies. Check the ingredients list and any allergen warnings on the packaging before serving.
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This sorbet ice lolly could round out your selection if you’d like to offer a mango flavour.
The box contains four pieces, weighing 280 g in total. If you need more portions, allow for extra boxes or other products. Follow the storage instructions and check any precautions on the packaging.
Transport them at the storage temperature shown on each pack, then put them promptly into suitable storage. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that the cold chain must also be maintained during transport.
Not necessarily. Magnum says Vegan Amande contains almonds and may contain milk, soya and other nuts. Before answering a guest, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging of the product you’ve bought.
It lets you check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for the product being served. The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety points out that substances which can cause allergies or intolerances must be highlighted in the ingredients list.
The association should check the hygiene and temperature-control requirements that apply to its activities. The DGCCRF reminds food businesses that they have certain obligations to meet. For requirements specific to the event, check what needs to be done with the organiser and the relevant local council before selling.