The person organising shared snacks
You’re buying for several colleagues, so the number of lollies, the choice of flavours and the space in the freezer all matter when choosing a box.
Who are these formats for?
A team that prefers smaller portions
You’re looking for mini ice lollies that everyone can help themselves to, with no need to cut them up or serve them in a bowl.
Someone who pays attention to allergens
You need to check the ingredients and allergens for every product you’re considering, especially when a selection includes several recipes.
What should you look for before buying?
Start by checking the number of portions and the freezer capacity, then compare the flavours, the amount per ice lolly and the labelling for the recipes your team is interested in.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the lollies and compare the amount per lolly with the number of colleagues you need to serve. | If I’m planning a break for the team, I want everyone to be able to take one without having to share. Around 25% of consumers put the number of ready-to-serve portions first. |
| Storage | Check there’s room in the office freezer and plan the journey using an insulated bag. | Before choosing the flavours, I need to be able to transport the ice lollies and get them into the office freezer quickly. Maintaining the cold chain is a priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Choice of flavours | Check whether the box contains one flavour or a selection, and how the flavours are divided up if this is stated. | For a team with different preferences, I’d rather offer several flavours in one box. Variety is the top criterion for around 17% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product, then check the packaging when it arrives. | If colleagues have dietary restrictions, I need to check each recipe before offering them an ice lolly. Around 17% of consumers put this check first. |
| Portion size | Compare the stated weight or volume per ice lolly, the recipe and the number of lollies. | For a dessert break, I might prefer a larger portion to a box of lots of mini ice lollies. This is the main consideration for around 16% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Choosing a large box before planning how to keep it cold
The number of lollies doesn’t solve the problem of transporting them or finding space in the office freezer.
Buy frozen products at the end of your shopping trip and use an insulated bag for the journey, as recommended by Anses. Make sure you can put them in the freezer as soon as you arrive.
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Assuming two recipes contain the same allergens
Ice lollies with similar-sounding flavours can have different ingredients. The Carrefour product pages consulted, for example, list recipes containing milk, wheat, soya or pecan nuts, depending on the product.
For a group purchase, check the labelling on the box you choose and look up the details for each flavour in a selection.
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Choosing a selection without knowing the group’s dietary restrictions
A wider choice of flavours doesn’t mean every lolly will suit every colleague: the Joybuy listing for the Magnum Mini selection says it contains milk and may contain nuts.
Ask about any relevant dietary restrictions before buying, and keep the packaging handy when you serve the lollies.
Brands and retailers to know
Magnum
Magnum offers ice lollies in Mini formats and assorted boxes. The brand lists, for example, a Mini Classic box of 6 × 55 ml.
- The Mini format lets you compare a smaller portion with selections containing more lollies.
- Ingredients and allergens vary by recipe, so check the specific box rather than the range as a whole.
Carrefour Classic’ et Carrefour Sensation
Carrefour lists a Classic’ box of 12 vanilla and chocolate ice lollies, as well as a Sensation caramel and pecan product with four 70 g lollies.
- The product pages let you check the ingredients before buying for a group.
- The number of lollies and ingredients differ between these two recipes, so check their allergens separately.
Auchan
Auchan’s frozen food category features several box sizes, including a Magnum selection of 10 mini ice lollies.
- The formats shown give you a useful way to compare the number of lollies.
- Check the product page and packaging for the ingredients of the product you choose.
E.Leclerc : Marque Repère, Smicy et Trium
The E.Leclerc catalogue features, among other products, a Smicy selection of 20 sticks and a Trium format with four ice lollies.
- These different pack sizes make it easy to compare a shared supply with a smaller box.
- When choosing between recipes, check the ingredients and amount per lolly for each one.
MUCCI® chez ALDI
ALDI’s frozen desserts category features a MUCCI® box of 12 mini ice lollies.
- Twelve small lollies are a format worth comparing when several colleagues will be helping themselves.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the product you choose before offering it to the group.
Ice lollies to discover on Joybuy
These boxes include ice lollies and other frozen treats in individual portions. For office snacks, compare the number of lollies and the flavours, then check the labelling for the product you choose.
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CAPRI-SUN Orange & Cherry Ice Pops, 12 pieces, 444 g
A box to consider if you want to serve individual portions to several colleagues.
It contains 12 ice lollies weighing 37 g each, in orange and cherry flavours. Check the label before offering them to anyone with dietary restrictions: traces of gluten, peanuts, soya, milk and nuts are listed.
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Maison de la Glace Water Ice Pops, 5 flavours, 12 pieces, 1200 g
These water ice lollies make it easy to offer several flavours from one box designed for sharing.
The box contains 12 lollies in five flavours. If you’re buying for a group, check the packaging when it arrives for the ingredients and allergens in each flavour.
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Binggrae Melona Melon Ice Bar, 8 × 70 ml
This format is ideal for a group looking for eight individual portions in the same flavour.
The box contains eight 70 ml melon ice lollies. This product contains milk, so bear that in mind before offering it to colleagues with a milk allergy.
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Magnum Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate, 6 pieces, 254 g
This selection of mini ice lollies is a good choice if six portions are enough and you’d like to offer a few flavours.
It includes Classic, Almond and White Chocolate. The product listing says it contains milk and may contain nuts, so check the packaging against your group’s dietary restrictions.
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Binggrae Melona Coconut Ice Cream Bar, 8 × 70 ml
This box gives you eight individual portions in coconut flavour to share during a break.
It contains eight 70 ml ice lollies. Before buying for colleagues with dietary restrictions, check the ingredients and allergens on the label.
Frequently asked questions
How many ice lollies should you get for the office?
Choose a number based on how many colleagues are likely to help themselves before your next shop. Then compare the amount per lolly and the space needed in the freezer: Magnum offers a Mini box of six, Carrefour has a box of 12 ice lollies, and E.Leclerc has a Smicy selection of 20 sticks.
How should you transport ice lollies to the office?
Buy them at the end of your shopping trip and carry them in an insulated bag, following Anses guidance for frozen products. Make sure you can put them in the freezer as soon as you arrive at the office.
Should you check the allergens in every flavour in a selection?
Yes. Check the information for the exact product and its different flavours. The DGCCRF says that allergenic ingredients must be emphasised on the labelling of prepacked foods. Keep the packaging available when the ice lollies are being shared.
Can you have ice lollies delivered to the office?
Check the delivery options for your chosen product and address before ordering. You should also plan to receive the parcel and have space in the freezer so the products can be put away as soon as they arrive.