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    Police renew warnings to forecourts about marauding motorbike gangs at Halloween

    2020-10-16T13:46:00Z

    Fuel retailers are again being warned to take precautions against lawless gangs of motorbike, quad bike, moped and scooter riders who may take to the roads over Halloween.

  • Police issue new warning over Halloween biker gangs
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    Police issue new warning over Halloween biker gangs

    2019-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Fuel retailers are again being warned to take precautions against lawless gangs of motorbike, moped and scooter riders who may take to the roads over Halloween.The warning has come from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), but in the past crime and disorder had been caused by gangs in several cities.After ...

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    Fanta gives the range a makeover to mark Halloween

    2019-09-04T00:00:00Z

    A limited-edition blood orange flavour variant is being added to the Fanta portfolio this Halloween. Fanta Dark Orange, the first Fanta product to turn jet black, will also feature werewolf-themed packaging to stand out on the shelves. The limited-edition, soft drink tax-exempt variant will be available in 500ml plain and ...

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    Haribo launches Haribo and Maoam Duo Pack for Halloween

    2019-08-30T00:00:00Z

    Haribo is inviting retailers to ‘Share the Scare’ with its new Halloween exclusive – the Haribo and Maoam Duo Pack. Developed to capitalise on the key seasonal trends, while delivering the ultimate mix of treats, the Haribo and Maoam Duo Pack combines top selling gums and jellies with the category’s ...

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    Otis introduces llimited edition Halloween Muffins

    2019-08-09T00:00:00Z

    American sweet bakery brand Otis is getting into the spirit of Halloween this autumn, with limited edition Otis Halloween Muffins. The Otis Halloween Muffin will be available from September, and features a rich, chocolate muffin with a smooth vanilla cream, topped with a pumpkin-shaped decoration, all wrapped in a Halloween-themed ...

  • Police remind forecourts to look out for Halloween bike gangs
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    Police remind forecourts to look out for Halloween bike gangs

    2018-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Police have reiterated their warning to fuel retailers to take precautions against rampaging gangs of motorbike, moped and scooter riders who may take to the roads on Halloween night. The warning has come from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), but it cautioned it was a national issue rather than ...

  • Police warn forecourts are prime target of Halloween bike gangs
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    Police warn forecourts are prime target of Halloween bike gangs

    2018-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Fuel retailers are being warned to take precautions against gangs of motorbike, moped and scooter riders who may take to the roads over Halloween. The warning has come from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), but it said it was a national issue rather than just in London, as crime and ...

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    product news: Pladis introduces Halloween cakes

    2018-09-28T00:00:00Z

    Pladis has launched a range of Halloween-themed cakes to celebrate the occasion. The range comprises McVitie’s Jaffa Freaky cake bars, McVitie’s Jaffa Lemon and Slime cake bars, McVitie’s Digestives Beastly Bakes and McVitie’s Hobnobs Terrifying Toffee Apple Flapjacks. The range is available now and the four-packs are aimed at an ...

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    Monster Halloween muffin joins Otis range

    2018-09-17T00:00:00Z

    The latest addition to Aryzta’s Otis thaw and serve range is a Halloween muffin. The chocolate-flavoured treat is topped off with vanilla cream and a fun pumpkin-shaped decoration. It comes in a colourful Halloween-themed case. Rrp is £1. 020 8917 9600 www.aryztafoodsolutions.co.uk

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    product news: Aryzta Food Solutions introduces Otis Halloween Muffin

    2018-09-07T00:00:00Z

    In-store bakery specialist Aryzta Food Solutions has introduced the new Otis Halloween Muffin. It features a chocolate muffin with vanilla cream, topped with a pumpkin-shaped decoration, all wrapped in a colourful Halloween-themed case. The product is supplied frozen for thaw and serve, in case sizes of 30. It has an ...

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    product news: Tangerine Confectionery unveils Halloween line-up

    2018-08-17T00:00:00Z

    Tangerine Confectionery has unveiled its line-up of Halloween confectionery. It is launching the 450g branded Barratt Halloween Bucket, which contains a mix of products including Refresher Rolls, Dip Dabs, Mini Wham Bars, Mini Fruit Salad Bars, and individual 30g bags of Dolly Mix, Cola Bottles, and Shrimps and Bananas. The ...

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    product news: Mondelez unveils Halloween innovation

    2018-07-20T00:00:00Z

    Mondelēz has unveiled new products for the Halloween season which it says will be suit both the self-treat and trick or treat occasion. New Cadbury Goo Heads will be available in creepy skeleton, pumpkin, Frankenstein, Dracula or were-wolf variants. Each head is filled with gooey white fondant encased in a ...

  • Jet forecourt joins in Halloween spirit with Scarecrows
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    Jet forecourt joins in Halloween spirit with Scarecrows

    2017-11-03T00:00:00Z

    A team of 25 volunteers from across Hammonds Group got into the Halloween spirit when the Jet AW&D Hammonds forecourt took part in the eighth annual Halesworth Scarecrow Festival. The team transformed an old 4x4 that was due to be scrapped into a spook-tacular Ford Model T pick-up inspired recovery ...

  • Metropolitan Police carry out arrests over Halloween disorder
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    Metropolitan Police carry out arrests over Halloween disorder

    2017-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Police officers arrested four men following a large gathering of people riding motorbikes taking part in a “ride out” on Sunday 29 October in east London and Essex. The event followed warnings to forecourts from Metropolitan Police about potential Halloween disorder following events in previous years, and advice to stow ...

  • Police issues guidance over Halloween disorder
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    Police issues guidance over Halloween disorder

    2017-10-27T00:00:00Z

    Petrol retailers nationwide are being warned to be on their guard against crime and disorder over the Halloween period – particularly targeted intimidation by groups of motorcyclists, brought together via social media. Rob Web, Partnership Inspector at the Brent Borough of the Metropolitan Police, said there had been an increase ...

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    product news: McVitie’s unveils Halloween cakes range

    2017-10-20T00:00:00Z

    McVitie’s has launched a cakes range, with new-look Halloween inspired packaging and content full of expected and unexpected ingredients to cater for Trick or Treaters, lunchboxes or party foods. The range comprises McVitie’s Hobnobs Eerie Eyeball Teacakes, McVitie’s Jaffa Freaky Cake Bars, McVitie’s Jaffa Lemon and Slime Cake Bars and ...

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    Pumpkin Spice Oat So Simple for Halloween

    2017-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Quaker Oats is launching a limited-edition Pumpkin Spice variant for Halloween. It comes in a sachet format (eight per pack) with an rrp of £1. The launch is supported by a social media campaign and in-store pos and theatre. According to Nielsen, half of UK adults who buy Halloween foods ...

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    product news: Kerry Group majors on Halloween

    2017-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Kerry Group’s Mattessons Fridge Raiders brand has joined with Thorpe Park Resort to give shoppers the chance to win a short break at the theme park during its Fright Nights event. At the same time kids’ snack Cheestrings is launching a Halloween pack ’takeover’ across its entire range, while Yollies ...

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    Halloween takeover for Kerry Foods’ brands

    2017-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Mattessons Fridge Raiders has joined with Thorpe Park Resort to give shoppers the chance to win a short break at the theme park during its Fright Nights event.At the same time kids’ snack Cheestrings is launching a Halloween pack ’takeover’ across its entire range, while Yollies feature exclusive glow-in-the-dark character ...

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    product news: Fanta reveals Halloween plans

    2017-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is planning its biggest Halloween campaign from Fanta, including exclusively designed packaging, smaller 150ml can multipacks and an advertising and experiential marketing campaign. New ghoulish graphics on packs of Fanta have been specially designed by artist Noma Bar and will run from September 16 to November ...