For a buffet where your team can portion the yoghurt and keep it chilled, a large pot of plain yoghurt is worth considering. For quick service with fixed portions, individual pots may be a better fit. Check that the product you choose is certified organic, then compare its recipe, nutritional information, allergens and storage instructions before ordering.
You need to be able to identify the organic products you order and keep the paperwork needed to track your canteen purchases. A yoghurt’s organic certification and the calculation of targets that apply to your establishment are two separate matters.
You’re looking for a format that works for portioning, the pace of service and keeping food chilled. A large pot of plain yoghurt can also be used in recipes, if your kitchen’s setup allows.
You’re weighing up individual pots against a larger format, cow’s milk against sheep’s milk, and plain against flavoured recipes. For each option, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
For breakfast in a workplace canteen, start by defining what matters most to your purchase: organic traceability, how service is organised, a plain recipe or a wider choice.
| Criteria | What to check | Consumers concerned |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the certification details for the exact product and keep the purchase documents you need for your records. | To track my organic purchases, I want to be able to identify and document every product; around 36% of consumers would put this traceability first. |
| Format and refrigeration | Compare the number of pots, the weight, the use-by date on arrival and the storage temperature shown on the packaging. | When service needs to run smoothly, I need a format my team can store and serve chilled; around 29% of consumers would consider this a priority. |
| Recipe and nutritional information | Check the ingredients, sugars and fat per 100 g, then compare them with the portion you serve. | If I’m planning to offer a plain option, I want to distinguish its ingredients from those of a flavoured yoghurt; around 21% of consumers would prioritise this choice of recipe. |
| Variety | Check the type of milk, allergens, whether the recipe is plain or flavoured, and the portion size. | To offer several recipes without confusing diners, I look at what actually differs from one pot to another; nearly 14% of consumers would prioritise this variety. |
The description “Greek-style” does not, on its own, tell you whether a product is certified organic.
Check the organic details on the packaging of the product you order, along with its product description and ingredients list.
A large pot that needs portioning and individual pots involve different handling at service. The DGCCRF notes that a rise in temperature speeds up microbial growth and shortens the shelf life of perishable foods.
Plan for chilled storage, service and the handling of opened pots, following the instructions for the product delivered.
According to the product information published by Auchan, Les 2 Vaches vanilla Greek-style yoghurt contains cane sugar and has 10.7 g of sugars per 100 g. Its ingredients are not the same as those of a plain yoghurt.
Present the two recipes separately and compare their ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g and per portion served.
Auchan Bio Greek-style sheep’s milk yoghurt contains sheep’s milk and cream. Using a different type of milk does not remove the milk allergen.
Make allergen information clear and check the labelling of the product actually delivered.
These products illustrate different formats and recipes of organic Greek-style yoghurt; their inclusion here does not mean they are available for business orders.
Carrefour’s product information features plain organic Greek-style yoghurt in four 125 g pots, a format worth considering for individual servings.
The plain organic product featured by Auchan comes in a 400 g pot, which may suit teams able to portion the yoghurt themselves.
Auchan’s product information features plain organic Greek-style sheep’s milk yoghurt in two 150 g pots.
The organic vanilla Greek-style yoghurt featured by Auchan comes in four 115 g pots. It’s a flavoured option, not a plain recipe.
Check the organic certification details on the packaging of the exact product, including the EU organic leaf logo and, where applicable, the AB mark. Also check the product description and ingredients: the term “Greek-style” alone does not prove that it is certified organic.
Not if you want to keep a clearly identifiable plain option. Auchan’s product information for Les 2 Vaches vanilla Greek-style yoghurt lists cane sugar and 10.7 g of sugars per 100 g. Compare its ingredients with those of the plain product you’re considering, both per 100 g and per portion served.
Follow the temperature shown on each product delivered. Auchan’s product information for the 400 g VRAI plain yoghurt recommends storage between +2 °C and +6 °C, while the information for Les 2 Vaches vanilla yoghurt recommends storage between +1 °C and a maximum of +6 °C. Remember to keep the yoghurt chilled during service too.
No: Auchan Bio Greek-style sheep’s milk yoghurt contains sheep’s milk and cream. Check the labelling of the product delivered, and don’t present a change in the type of milk as meaning it is free from the milk allergen.