All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2016 – Page 3
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Fire fighters brought in for fuel fraud raid
Fire fighters had to be included in a multi-agency team carrying out raids in Paisley as part of an investigation into fuel fraud. The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) led operation on Wednesday 10 February involved officers from Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and lead ...
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NewsLincolnshire site wins best Shell garage prize
One of the longest established independently owned Shell garages picked up two awards at the Shell Conference. The Laurels Service Station, in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, has been a Shell station for more than 50 years, and the site was recently modernised and had extra facilities added. At the Shell Conference held ...
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product news: Nestlé launches Milkybar Milkshake Mix Up
Nestlé is launching a new Milkybar Milkshake Mix Up sharing bag. It is a combination of the white chocolate giant buttons and new chocolate milkshake flavour giant buttons, creating a mix all the family can enjoy. Each bag has an RRP of £1.59, with stock available from 15th February. A ...
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product news: JTI launches new support for retailers
JTI is launching an initiative to support retailers ahead of the new EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD2) legislation, in the week it claimed to be the number one tobacco manufacturer in the UK. With the launch of ‘Your Guide Through Change’, retailers have a source of advice that offers reassurance ...
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NewsPetrol station owner jailed for tax fraud
A Blackburn filling station owner has been jailed for evading almost £200,000 in tax by selling hundreds of thousands of litres of illegal diesel to unsuspecting motorists. Nawaz Jan Virmani, 52, trading as Shadsworth Road Service Station, was caught by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officers with 2,843 litres of ...
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Men jailed over illegal filling station
Jail sentences totalling more than 10 years have been imposed on a West Midlands gang who evaded more than £900,000 in duty and taxes by running a huckster site (an illegal filling station). Frank Daly, 54, his son Jacob O’Callaghan, 26, and Danny Williams, 22, all from Wolverhampton, were arrested ...
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product news: Ginsters unveils football fan promotion
Ginsters is launching an on-pack promotion to celebrate football fans that go the extra mile in supporting their club, with the ultimate ‘Match Day Hero’ winning £10,000. The competition, running from 15 February to 8 May, will feature on up to 20 million packs across all core savoury lines, including ...
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Knifeman threatens woman customer on forecourt
Lancashire Constabulary has released CCTV images of a man it would like to speak to after a woman was threatened with a knife as she got into her car at a petrol station in Burnley. The incident happened at around 6pm on Wednesday 10 February after the victim, a 22-year-old ...
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New flood defence system contains spills
Environmental services provider Adler & Allan has launched a fast-acting flood defence system, SoakBags, which are quick and easy to deploy in flooding or chemical spill situations, leaving no ill effects on the environment post clean-up. SoakBags are made-up of a gelling polymer which absorbs water, or other liquids, such ...
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Certas parent reports strong profits
DCC plc, the international conglomerate that owns Certas Energy, has reported strong growth in profits for the third quarter of its financial year. In its statement said that group operating profit in the third quarter ended 31 December 2015 was very significantly ahead of the prior year, with excellent growth ...
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product news: Walkers reduces case sizes
Walkers is launching reduced size cases across its core range with the aim of increasing its support for independent retailers and foodservice operators. The move is designed to help improve cash-flow for customers, delivering lower costs and faster-sell through, ensuring fresher stock. The 32-case format, which replaces the previous 48-case ...
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product news: Kinder reintroduces Bueno Dark
Kinder Bueno Dark, which features a smooth, milky and hazelnut filling, encased in a dark chocolate covered wafer, will be returning to shelves from February, following its appearance last year. “There’s a lot of love for Kinder Bueno; nearly a third of consumers tell us that it is the most ...
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product news: Cadbury Dairy Milk Medley brings multiple tastes
Cadbury Dairy Milk has launched Cadbury Dairy Milk Medley – a multiple taste experience that aims to drive new growth in small tablets. Cadbury Dairy Milk Medley combines visible “onclusions” and a soft chocolate centre, wrapped in Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate. Inspired by the end of the day when there’s ...
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product news: Bonds boosts Sweet Shop range
Bonds Confectionery has announced it is to increase its offering by adding Rhubarb and Custard to the Sweet Shop favourites price-marked range. It says the Rhubarb and Custard sweets have been brought into the range as they are a traditional favourite, which fits perfectly into the nostalgic product range. Coming ...
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Competition body probes supermarket deals
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a statement saying that contrary to speculation in the media, it is not contemplating banning supermarket buy-one-get-one-free deals and special offers. It explained: “Rather, the CMA responded to a super-complaint from Which? in April 2015 and is currently working with businesses to ...
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product news: McVities Digestive moves into bite size
United Biscuits (UB) has launched McVitie’s Digestives Nibbles, offering McVitie’s Digestive biscuit taste in a chocolatey bite-size format. Available in a re-sealable pouch in four variants – Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Double Chocolate and Caramel – McVitie’s Digestives Nibbles will be available in a 120g pouch (£1.89 RISP), with a ...
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Minister claims strong backing for electrification
There is near uniform agreement in government that vehicle electrification is the way forward to reduce emissions, according to Oliver Letwin, Cabinet Office minister for government policy. He was responding to questions from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee. Letwin was invited to address the committee following ...
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Attempted robbery in Hampshire
Police in Hampshire are appealing for witnesses following the attempted robbery of a service station in Park Gate, Fareham. A man wearing a balaclava and carrying a blue carrier bag entered Locks Heath Service Station, on Bridge Road, at 3.30am on February 10. He approached the female shop assistant and ...
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product news: Pot Noodle extends 90g portfolio
Pot Noodle has extended its 90g portfolio to include a new Mac & Cheese flavour. The variant has been launched to tap into the cheese flavour trend, and appeal to consumers attracted to a new flavour profile from the brand. Monique Rossi, Pot Noodle marketing manager at Unilever UK, said: ...
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Costa Express reaches 5,000 landmark
Costa Express, the on-the-go coffee brand that is part of Costa Coffee, has announced the completion of its 5,000th self-serve coffee bar. The installation, at Shell Erich-Ollenhauer-Ring, Frankfurt, Germany, means Costa Express is on track to achieve its target of over 8,000 machines by 2020. The landmark comes less than ...