People organising the serving
If you’re handing an ice lolly to each person, the number in each box helps you plan how many portions you’ll have. You’ll also need somewhere to keep them frozen until they’re served.
Who is this choice for?
Groups mindful of ingredients
If anyone needs to avoid an ingredient, check every flavour in the box. Carrefour and Magnum products, for example, may contain milk, soya or almonds, depending on the product. And ‘vegan’ doesn’t mean ‘nut-free’.
What should you check?
First, work out whether you can keep the ice lollies frozen during transport and until they’re served. Then choose the number of lollies and flavours to suit the people you’re serving.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the ice lollies in each box and check the quantity per lolly if it’s given. | I want to give everyone a portion without having to divide up the desserts. Around 36% of consumers may prioritise the number of portions. |
| Keeping them cold | Plan how you’ll transport, store and hand out the frozen products, and check the instructions on the box. | If serving takes a while, I need to be able to keep the ice lollies frozen until they’re handed out. Around 29% of consumers may put keeping them cold first. |
| Choice of flavours | Check which flavours are included and how they’re divided up in the box. | I’d like to offer a choice of flavours without preparing separate portions. Around 21% of consumers may prioritise variety. |
| Ingredient requirements | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for each exact product. | I need to be able to rule out a flavour that doesn’t meet someone’s dietary requirements. Around 14% of consumers may put this check first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Buying ice lollies without a way to keep them cold
Ice lollies need to stay frozen until they’re handed out. The DGCCRF warns that a rise in temperature can affect how safely food keeps.
Plan how you’ll transport and store them before choosing your boxes. If you can’t keep the products frozen until they’re served, opt for an individual dessert that doesn’t need to be frozen.
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Assuming an assorted box suits everyone
Several flavours mean several ingredient lists to check. Carrefour lists milk, soya and almonds in one mini ice lolly product, while Magnum also offers a vegan almond flavour.
Check the label on each product and plan a separate option if you know someone has ingredient restrictions.
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Relying on a specific product without checking it’s available
An ALDI catalogue offer may vary by season and store. So, spotting a particular pack in advance doesn’t guarantee how many portions will be available on the day you shop.
Check that the product is available and confirm the number of lollies at your chosen store before planning your serving around that box.
Brands to know
Magnum
Magnum offers Mini Classic in a box of six 55 mL ice lollies, as well as an assortment of six with three flavours.
- Boxes of six make it easy to count portions, while the assortment gives you a choice of flavours.
- The assortment includes an almond flavour. The Vegan Almond product also contains almonds, so check the ingredients of the box you choose.
Carrefour, SIMPL et Carrefour Extra
Carrefour offers, among other options, an assortment of eight SIMPL mini ice lollies and a box of six standard SIMPL ice lollies.
- The pack sizes let you choose between more small portions and six standard ice lollies.
- Ingredients vary by product. One Carrefour Extra flavour checked lists milk, soya and almonds.
Auchan
Auchan offers, among other options, two boxes of six Magnum mini ice lollies: a 264 g vanilla and chocolate product and a 254 g assortment.
- The number of lollies is stated for both products.
- Check the flavours and ingredients in your chosen box, particularly if you opt for the assortment.
ALDI et MUCCI
ALDI offers, among other options, a box of 12 MUCCI mini ice lollies in its frozen dessert aisle.
- The 12-piece pack makes it easy to work out how many portions you’ll have.
- Check that the product is available at your chosen store and read the box to find out what it contains.
Ice lollies and individual desserts on Joybuy
These products offer ice lollies or frozen desserts in multipacks. Compare the number of pieces shown, then check the flavours and storage requirements before choosing what to serve at a sale.
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Maison de la Glace Water Ice Pops, 5 flavours, 12 pieces, 1 200 g
Worth considering if you’re looking for a box of 12 frozen desserts in a selection of flavours.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact box before serving these to anyone with dietary requirements.
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Magnum Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate, x6, 254 g
This box of six mini ice lollies is a good choice if you’d like to offer a selection of flavours.
One flavour contains almonds. Check the ingredients of each flavour before serving these to anyone with allergen requirements.
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CAPRI-SUN Ice Pops, x12, 444 g
The 12-piece pack makes it easy to plan individual portions.
If flavours or allergens affect your choice, check the information on the exact box.
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ABC JELLY Fruity Jelly Bar Assorted Ice Pops, 850 g
This frozen dessert needs to be prepared before the sale.
Check the packaging for the number of pieces, how they’re packed and the freezing instructions before including them in your portion count.
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Binggrae Melona Melon Ice Bar, 8 × 70 mL
This box of eight melon ice lollies gives you eight portions of the same flavour.
The ingredients include milk. Check the label on the exact box if ingredients are important to the people you’re serving.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how many boxes to buy for a sale?
Start with the number of portions you want to hand out, then divide it by the number of ice lollies shown on the box. Magnum, Carrefour and ALDI products include pack sizes of 6, 8 and 12, among others. Also make sure you can keep all the boxes frozen until they’re served.
How should I transport ice lollies before serving them?
Plan transport that keeps them as cold as possible, and put them in frozen storage as soon as you arrive. The DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum. For a sale, you’ll also need to be able to keep the products frozen until they’re handed out.
Should I check the allergens in a pre-packed assortment?
Yes. Check the ingredients of every flavour in the assortment. One Carrefour Extra product lists milk, soya and almonds, while Magnum Vegan Almond contains almonds. Neither a range of flavours nor a ‘vegan’ label is a substitute for checking the label on the box you choose.