Who is choosing for the canteen?

Buyers who need cans

For lunch chillers or events where the container must be a can, confirm the format rather than relying on the word “multipack”. Costco UK lists Mars in 12 × 250ml cans, and Cotswold Fayre lists two Jude's flavours in 12 × 250ml can cases.

Buyers choosing an individual portion

The listed options span 200ml Yazoo bottles, 250ml Mars and Jude's cans, and 330ml FRijj drinks. Decide which serving volume fits the lunch offer before comparing flavours.

Teams responsible for allergen information

GOV.UK guidance says UK retail and catering food businesses must provide allergen information and train staff on allergens. Milk is among the allergens it identifies, and the listed Mars and Yazoo products contain milk.

What should you check before ordering?

Settle the container and serving size first, then check the exact product label and whether the supplier can meet the canteen's ordering needs.

Priority What to check Your needs
Can format Confirm the container, units per case and millilitres per unit. Costco UK lists Mars as 12 × 250ml cans; Cotswold Fayre lists Jude's Chocolate and Flat White Coffee in that format. I need cans for the lunch offer, not a bottle multipack with a similar pack count.
Serving size Compare the 200ml Yazoo bottle listed by Tesco, the 250ml Mars and Jude's cans, and the 330ml FRijj drinks listed by Tesco. A smaller individual drink may fit this lunch offer better, or I may have room for a larger chilled bottle.
Milk allergen Read the current label for each exact product and keep its allergen information accessible. GOV.UK guidance requires allergen information and staff training for UK retail and catering food businesses. I need staff to be able to identify milk in the drinks we actually stock.
Sugar wording Check the ingredients and nutrition panel alongside any “no added sugar” claim. Costco UK makes that claim for Mars, and Tesco makes it for the Yazoo chocolate six-pack; neither wording means sugar-free. If I describe a drink on the menu, its wording needs to match the current label.
Storage and supply Follow each product's storage instructions and confirm order limits, delivery area and replenishment terms. Costco UK lists a two-case purchase limit for Mars. I need a supplier arrangement that works for repeat lunch service, not just a suitable drink on one order.

What can go wrong with a multipack order?

  • Assuming a multipack means cans

    Tesco's Yazoo six-pack contains bottles, while Costco UK's Mars 12-pack contains cans. Pack count alone will not tell you whether the containers fit the canteen setup.

    Check the container type, unit count and volume on the exact item before ordering.

  • Reading “no added sugar” as “sugar-free”

    A no-added-sugar claim does not replace the nutrition panel or allergen label. The listed Mars and Yazoo drinks contain milk.

    Use the current label for menu wording, including any sugar claim and milk-allergen information.

  • Planning repeat orders around one retail listing

    An order limit or delivery restriction can affect how many servings the canteen can obtain. Costco UK lists a maximum purchase of two Mars cases.

    Confirm delivery, order quantities and replenishment terms with the intended supplier before adding a drink to a recurring offer.

  • Keeping an outdated allergen record

    Staff need information for the products being served, rather than a record for a different flavour or an older pack.

    Keep the current label or supplier specification for each stocked item and train staff in line with GOV.UK allergen guidance.

Which brands and formats are relevant?

These brand references help distinguish canned cases from bottled alternatives; they do not establish what a particular supplier can deliver to your canteen.

Mars

Costco UK and an Amazon UK listing identify Mars Chocolate Milk Drink as a 12 × 250ml canned product.

  • Costco UK labels it “no added sugar” and says it is suitable for vegetarians and best served chilled.
  • The product contains milk. Costco UK lists a two-case purchase limit, so confirm the quantities and delivery terms you need.

Jude's

Cotswold Fayre lists Jude's Chocolate and Flat White Coffee milkshake cans in 12 × 250ml wholesale cases.

  • Both listed flavours match a 250ml canned-case requirement.
  • Obtain the current product label, allergen details and ordering terms from the trade supplier before menu use.

Yazoo

Tesco lists Yazoo No Added Sugar Chocolate Milk Drink as a six-pack of 200ml bottles, an alternative when cans are not required.

  • The 200ml bottle gives buyers a smaller individual serving to consider.
  • It is not a can, and Tesco identifies milk as an allergen in the chocolate product.

Müller FRijj

Tesco lists several 330ml FRijj milkshakes; an Amazon UK marketplace listing describes a 12-pack of 330ml chocolate drinks.

  • The listed 330ml format offers a larger individual drink where bottles are acceptable.
  • Confirm the exact pack, storage instructions and supplier terms rather than treating a marketplace multipack as a can case.

Joybuy product option

This vanilla protein shake is an option for a canteen willing to offer a protein-positioned drink alongside milkshakes. Its eight-pack has 250ml servings described as cans; check the exact pack and label against the lunch offer.

REP Vanilla Protein Shakes, 8 × 250ml

REP Vanilla Protein Shakes, 8 × 250ml

Consider this eight-pack if a vanilla protein shake, rather than a conventional milkshake, fits the canteen's lunch offer. The servings are described as 250ml cans, and the drink contains milk; keep the current allergen label available for service. Confirm storage instructions, delivery terms and supply for repeat orders.

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Common questions

Which milkshakes are listed in multipack cans?

Costco UK lists Mars Chocolate Milk Drink in 12 × 250ml cans, and Cotswold Fayre lists Jude's Chocolate and Flat White Coffee milkshake cans in 12 × 250ml cases. Confirm the current specification and ordering terms with the supplier you intend to use.

Should a canteen choose 200ml, 250ml or 330ml servings?

Choose the volume that fits the lunch offer, then check the container: Tesco's Yazoo six-pack has 200ml bottles, the listed Mars and Jude's cases have 250ml cans, and Tesco lists 330ml FRijj drinks. A larger volume does not make a bottled product a substitute where cans are required.

What milk-allergen information does a UK canteen need?

GOV.UK guidance says UK retail and catering food businesses must provide allergen information and ensure staff receive allergen training. Milk is one of the allergens it identifies; keep current product information for each drink served.

Does “no added sugar” mean a milkshake is sugar-free?

No. A no-added-sugar claim should not be used as a sugar-free description. Check the nutrition panel and ingredients on the exact Mars or Yazoo product before writing a canteen menu label.

How should these drinks be stored and served?

Follow the instructions for each exact product. Costco UK says Mars Chocolate Milk Drink is best served chilled; Tesco's Yazoo chocolate six-pack says to serve it chilled and, once opened, refrigerate it and drink it within three days.