{"title":"Van Houten Range","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVan Houten drinks for workplace replenishment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Van Houten range brings together chocolate drink products for teams that need dependable refreshments for staff, guests or customers. Whether you are topping up an office kitchen, planning supplies for a hospitality area or ordering for a catering cupboard, keeping recognised drink brands together makes routine purchasing simpler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse this collection to review the Van Houten products currently available, then check each individual listing for the information that matters to your order, including product format, pack quantity, ingredients and preparation instructions where provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to consider before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour serving method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check that the product matches the way drinks are prepared in your kitchen, café area or machine location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow often you replenish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose quantities that make sense for your expected use, available storage and ordering schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear product details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the individual product page for the most relevant information before purchase, particularly where dietary, ingredient or preparation requirements apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e For guest-facing areas, consider how the product will be stored, displayed and accessed by staff or visitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKeeping your drinks cupboard organised\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChocolate drink supplies are often ordered alongside tea, coffee, cups and other everyday refreshment essentials. Storing related items together can make it quicker for facilities teams and kitchen staff to spot when stock is running low. Adding Van Houten products to your regular order can also help keep the drinks area ready for busy mornings, meetings and visitor service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCheck product listings for full details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable formats and product information can vary across the range. Please refer to each product page for the specific pack details, ingredients, allergen information, storage advice and any equipment or preparation guidance supplied for that item.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"van-houten-vh-selection-dark-vending-machine-hot-chocolate-16-cocoa-dark-1kg-bag-or-10-x-1kg-case","title":"Van Houten Selection Vending Hot Chocolate (16% Cocoa) - 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eVan Houten Selection Vending Hot Chocolate is a 1kg instant chocolate powder containing 16% defatted cocoa powder. 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