People stocking a shared office cupboard
Separate packs let colleagues take a portion without decanting a communal bag. Tesco lists 12 × 14g raisin boxes, while M&S lists 10 raisin snack boxes.
Who is this for?
Workplaces choosing a 30g dried-fruit portion
Whitworths Sunny Raisins comes in six 30g packs. The NHS identifies 30g of dried fruit as one 5 A Day portion and advises eating it at mealtimes.
Offices accommodating food allergies
Check each colleague’s needs and the current pack label before sharing. Anaphylaxis UK recommends individual workplace risk assessments for employees with allergies and suitable snack options where food is provided.
What matters when choosing?
Start with the number of separate packs the cupboard needs, then check portion size, ingredients and allergen information on the exact product.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Separate portions | Count the individually packed servings and check their weight. Tesco lists 12 × 14g raisin boxes; M&S lists 10 raisin boxes; Whitworths Sunny Raisins lists six 30g packs. | I’m stocking a cupboard for several colleagues and want people to take one pack without handling loose fruit. |
| Portion size | Compare the weight of each pack with its intended use. The NHS identifies 30g of dried fruit as one 5 A Day portion; a 14g raisin box is smaller. | If I want a 30g dried-fruit portion, Whitworths Sunny Raisins provides that pack size. A smaller box serves a different purpose. |
| Allergen information | Read the current label and any may-contain statements. Sainsbury’s describes BEAR Fruit Splits Pineapple & Raspberry as nut-free and gluten-free; Ocado lists hazelnuts, milk, soya and sulphites in Whitworths Chocolate & Hazelnut Shots. | Colleagues have different dietary needs, so I need to check the specific snack against individual allergy arrangements before sharing it. |
| Ingredients | Check whether the product is plain dried fruit, a fruit-only snack or confectionery. Tesco’s Fruit Factory Multi Fruit Strings ingredient list includes glucose syrup, sugar and beef gelatine. | I want to know what I’m putting in the cupboard, rather than choosing by the word “fruit” on the pack. |
| Eating occasion | Consider when the packs will be offered. The NHS advises eating dried fruit at mealtimes, not as a between-meal snack, to reduce the risk of tooth decay. | I’m planning an office supply without encouraging repeated dried-fruit snacking throughout the day. |
What should you avoid overlooking?
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Choosing by the word “fruit” alone
A fruit-themed snack is not necessarily plain dried fruit. Tesco lists fruit juices from concentrate alongside glucose syrup, sugar and beef gelatine in Fruit Factory Multi Fruit Strings.
Read the ingredients and decide whether you want plain dried fruit, a fruit-based snack or confectionery.
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Assuming separate packs suit every allergy need
Individual packaging does not change a product’s allergens. Ocado lists several declared allergens and may-contain statements for Whitworths Chocolate & Hazelnut Shots.
Check the current label and colleagues’ individual needs before distribution, and keep the original packaging available for reference.
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Equating every snack pack with a 30g portion
The NHS uses 30g for a dried-fruit 5 A Day portion. Tesco’s 14g raisin boxes and Whitworths Sunny Raisins’ 30g packs therefore serve different portion-size needs.
Compare the weight per pack, not just the number of packs in the multipack.
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Offering dried fruit for continuous desk snacking
The NHS advises eating dried fruit at mealtimes rather than between meals to reduce the risk of tooth decay.
If you stock dried fruit at work, make that mealtime guidance clear rather than presenting it as an unrestricted all-day snack.
Which product lines are relevant?
Tesco
Tesco’s Seedless Raisins 12 Pack 168G is an individually boxed, plain-raisin option.
- The listed pack contains 12 × 14g boxes.
- Each 14g box is smaller than the NHS’s 30g dried-fruit portion.
Whitworths
Whitworths has distinct portioned products, including Sunny Raisins and Chocolate & Hazelnut Shots; their ingredients and suitability differ.
- Tesco lists Sunny Raisins as six 30g packs containing raisins and sunflower oil.
- Ocado lists declared allergens and may-contain statements for Chocolate & Hazelnut Shots, so it needs a separate allergy check.
M&S Taste Buds
M&S lists Taste Buds as a 140g multipack of 10 raisin snack boxes.
- The 10-box format provides separate servings for a shared cupboard.
- M&S says availability varies by selected store, so check your local Foodhall.
BEAR
Sainsbury’s lists BEAR Fruit Splits Pineapple & Raspberry as five individually wrapped 20g fruit sticks.
- The listing describes this specific product as made from 100% fruit, nut-free, gluten-free and vegan.
- Five sticks provide fewer separate servings than the Tesco or M&S raisin-box packs described here.
Joybuy product options
These options cover separately portioned red dates, fruit rolls and dried-fruit packs for an office cupboard. Compare the pack count and the exact product label before choosing for colleagues.
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Hao Xiang Ni Ready-to-Eat Red Dates 900g (30 × 30g)
Thirty 30g sachets give colleagues separate portions from one pack. If ease of eating matters, check the packaging to see whether the dates are pitted.
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BEAR Raspberry Yoyo 5 × 20g
Five 20g fruit-roll packs offer separate snacks for a smaller shared supply. Check this Raspberry Yoyo’s own ingredient and allergen label; claims for a different BEAR variety do not establish its suitability.
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BEAR Apple Fruit Yoyos 100g
This 100g apple fruit-roll product is an option to consider if colleagues prefer that format to raisin boxes. Check the current pack for its number of servings, ingredients and allergen information before stocking it for sharing.
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Three Squirrels Daily Dried Cranberries 256g (16 × 16g)
Sixteen 16g packs provide separate servings for a shared cupboard. The packs are smaller than the NHS’s 30g dried-fruit portion; check the current ingredients and nutrition panel if their composition affects your choice.
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Three Squirrels Daily Blueberry Bulk Box 256g (16 × 16g)
The bulk-box format contains sixteen 16g packs for individual selection from an office cupboard. Compare its ingredient list and nutrition panel with the cranberry variant rather than assuming the two products have the same composition.
Common questions
Which of the compared multipacks has the most separate portions?
Among the Tesco, M&S, Whitworths and BEAR products described above, Tesco Seedless Raisins has the highest pack count: Tesco lists 12 × 14g boxes. M&S lists 10 raisin boxes, Whitworths Sunny Raisins six 30g packs, and Sainsbury’s lists five 20g sticks for BEAR Fruit Splits Pineapple & Raspberry. Pack count alone does not tell you which portion size or ingredients suit your office.
Does every dried-fruit snack pack count as one 5 A Day portion?
No. The NHS identifies 30g of dried fruit as one 5 A Day portion, and Tesco lists Whitworths Sunny Raisins in 30g packs. Do not assume a smaller 14g or 20g snack pack provides that same dried-fruit portion.
Should dried fruit be available for all-day desk snacking?
The NHS advises eating dried fruit at mealtimes rather than between meals to reduce the risk of tooth decay. Keep that eating occasion in mind when deciding how to offer portioned dried fruit at work.
Can one fruit-and-nut multipack be shared with everyone?
Not without checking individual needs and the current label. Ocado lists hazelnuts, milk, soya and sulphites, plus may-contain statements, for Whitworths Chocolate & Hazelnut Shots. Anaphylaxis UK recommends individual workplace risk assessments for employees with allergies and suitable snack options where food is provided.
What should colleagues be able to check before taking a snack?
Keep the original packaging available so colleagues can read the specific product’s ingredients and allergen information. Check the label again when buying a replacement pack, particularly where an individual allergy arrangement affects what can be shared.