A snack break your way
Individually Portioned vs Shared Office Snacks
A shared bowl brings people together; an individual cup lets someone choose their own favourite. Think about how your team snacks, the flavours they enjoy and the space you have.
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Give each flavour its own moment
With individual cups, someone can pick buttery cashews while a colleague takes chewy cranberries or a sour treat. Shared snacks can work well when the team likes the same selection and has a place to serve it.
Compare the practical details
| Question | Individual cups | Shared snacks |
|---|---|---|
| How do you plan quantities? | Count cups and check their weights. | Estimate portions from the total amount. |
| How do people choose? | Pick a cup of a favourite product. | Take a portion from the shared selection. |
| Where will you keep them? | Plan shelf space for the cups. | Plan a container and serving space. |
| What will it cost? | Compare cup prices and delivery. | Compare snack, container and delivery costs. |
Try it with your team
Keep track of the favourites and what remains. That will tell you more than assuming everyone enjoys the same snack. For a fair budget comparison, use the same total quantity and time period.
Sources and assumptions
Use the Nibbi snack range and office box sizes as your starting point. The calculations and examples in this guide are planning illustrations; adjust them to your team's habits and budget.
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