Who are these formats for?

Families serving several people

If several people are having an ice lolly, compare the number of lollies and the net quantity in each box to make sure you have enough to go round.

Groups with different tastes

A selection of mini ice lollies lets you offer several recipes in one box. Check the flavours and ingredients in each variety before choosing.

Anyone who needs to check allergens

Check the ingredients list and highlighted allergens on the exact product, especially if the selection includes an almond variety.

What should you look for when choosing ice lollies for tea?

These points apply to ice lollies. A gift box of chocolates is a different kind of purchase.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Number of portions Count the ice lollies and compare the net quantity in each box. When several people are sharing tea, I want to make sure there’s one for everyone. Around 40% of consumers would prioritise the number of portions.
Variety of recipes Check which flavours are included and how many of each variety there are. If everyone around the table likes different things, I’d rather be able to offer a few recipes in smaller portions. Around 30% of consumers would put variety first.
Ingredients and storage Read the allergen information on the packaging and plan the journey home to the freezer. If I need to take allergies or the journey home after shopping into account, the ingredients and keeping the ice lollies cold guide my choice. Around 30% of consumers would prioritise these precautions.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing ice lollies with gift boxes of chocolates

    Carrefour and Auchan list ice lollies under ice lollies or ice bars. A gift box of chocolates needs to be chosen with different storage requirements in mind.

    First decide whether you want to serve ice lollies at tea or give chocolates as a gift, then look in the relevant category.

  • Relying on the word ‘selection’ alone

    Boxes can vary in the number of items, portion sizes and recipes. A selection may also contain an ingredient that some guests need to avoid.

    Check the exact product: count the ice lollies, look at the recipes and read the allergen information on the label.

  • Forgetting the journey home after shopping

    Ice lollies are frozen products and need to stay cold until they’re put away.

    Plan your journey home after collection or delivery, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Brands and retailers to know

Magnum

Magnum offers ice lollies on sticks, including mini formats. Its Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate selection contains 6 x 55 ml ice lollies.

  • Three recipes give you a choice of flavours in one box.
  • The almond variety makes it especially important to check the allergen information on the selection’s label.

Carrefour

Carrefour’s ‘Ice Creams and Sorbets’ section includes ice lollies and ice bars, in a range of box sizes.

  • Carrefour Classic' chocolate and vanilla ice lollies are sold in a box of 12.
  • Check the number of items and the net quantity for each product before comparing boxes.

Auchan

In its ice lolly category, Auchan lists ice lollies on sticks, mini ice lollies and ice bars separately.

  • These categories make it easier to find the format you’re looking for at tea time.
  • Recipes and formats vary between products, so check the one you’re buying rather than relying on the category name alone.

E.Leclerc DRIVE

E.Leclerc DRIVE offers frozen food shopping, with drive-through collection, pedestrian collection or home delivery depending on your location.

  • The collection option may influence your choice when you need to plan how to transport frozen treats.
  • Products and available time slots depend on the store and your address.

Joybuy products for tea

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Frequently asked questions

Is an ice lolly a gift box of chocolates?

No. In Carrefour and Auchan’s French categories, ice lollies are frozen treats on sticks or ice bars. If you’re looking for a confectionery gift, search for a box of chocolates instead.

What should you check on a box of ice lollies?

Check the product name, net quantity, ingredients, highlighted allergens and nutritional information for the product you’ve chosen. France’s Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control reminds consumers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the label.

How should you arrange to buy ice lollies for collection or delivery?

Plan to put the ice lollies in the freezer soon after they arrive and follow the instructions on the packaging. France’s Ministry of Agriculture states that the reference temperature for frozen storage is −18 °C. Also check the collection or delivery options available at your address.