All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2015 – Page 2
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Petrol station assistant fights off robber
South Wales Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a petrol station in which a shop assistant fought off the attacker. The incident occurred at the Murco petrol station on Newport Road, Cardiff, in the early hours of Monday January 26. A man entered the shop and attempted to access ...
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New alliance to fight tobacco crime
JTI has joined forces with the independent crime fighting charity Crimestoppers to work together to stamp out the illegal tobacco trade across the UK. The partnership, which begins in February, will see the Crimestoppers anonymous helpline number publicised as the primary “call to action” across all of JTI’s illegal tobacco ...
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ACS campaigns over planning for c-stores
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged MPs to support the development of new convenience stores ahead of a debate on pub conversions. In a statement, the Department for Communities and Local Government said that it plans to “bring forward secondary legislation at the earliest opportunity so that in ...
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P&H raises £80,000 for GroceryAid with Burns Night
Palmer and Harvey raised more than £80,000 for welfare charity GroceryAid at its annual Burns Night at The Grand Hotel, Brighton. The black-tie event was attended by around 230 of Palmer and Harvey’s suppliers and their guests including representatives from the event’s main sponsors Mars Chocolate, Mondelēz, JTI, Nestlé UK, ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: New promotion for Randoms
Nestlé Confectionery’s Rowntree’s Randoms brand is kicking off its 2015 activity with a new Bangers and Mash instant win promotion. Consumers who find a Bangers and Mash sweet in their packet of Rowntree’s Randoms or Rowntree’s Randoms Tandems will win a £500 cash prize. Each promotional pack will also contain ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Walkers extends Max range
Walkers is extending its Max range with the exciting addition of a new Flamin’ Hot flavour. Walkers Max is an impulse exclusive range for independent retailers and the new Flamin’ Hot pack will sit alongside the existing Cheese & Onion and Paprika flavours. “At PepsiCo we’ve kick-started 2015 by supporting ...
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Global-MSI trials new canopy raising method
Global-MSI has trialled a new canopy installation method at a Shell site at Fakenham in Norfolk. The first stage of the canopy assembly proceeded as normal, but instead of lifting it into place using a crane and then finishing it off in situ, it was raised using hydraulic jacks. This ...
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Adler and Allan acquires MTB Environmental
Environmental services provider Adler and Allan, has announced the acquisition of MTB Environmental Limited at Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton. Adler and Allan said the acquisition provided an opportunity for both parties, as it enables the Adler and Allan Group to strengthen its regional presence on the south coast while allowing MTB (now ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Spar revamps snacking nuts range
Spar Brand is revamping its snacking nuts range with two new launches and new packaging. The re-launched range now features £1 price-marked packs (PMPs) and updated Reference Intake (RI) information on the packaging to comply with Food Information Regulations. The range consists of seven lines, including two new variants: Unsalted ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: New look for Jacob’s range
United Biscuits (UB) has announced the introduction of new-look packaging and a revamped logo for its entire Jacob’s range. UB has invested in the initiative as the next stage in its masterbrand strategy, which the manufacturer started in 2014 by bringing all savoury products under the banner of Jacob’s, with ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Pom-bear expands range
Pom-bear is expanding its range of snacks with the launch of a new Cheese variant intended to appeal to shoppers looking for a tasty snack that can be enjoyed by all of the family. Rolling out from February new Pom-bear Cheese - available in both single and multipack formats - ...
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Moto extends deal with Palmer and Harvey
Motorway services operator Moto has renewed its supply deal with Palmer and Harvey for an additional three years. Palmer and Harvey has been supplying Moto since March 2008, and the new contract commenced on 1st January 2015, and will run until December 2017, providing 41 Moto service areas with ambient, ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Kepak invests in convenience
Kepak Convenience Foods has announced a multi million pound investment to double sales in the convenience channel in the next three years. The supplier of micro snacks has targeted annual sales in convenience of £66m by 2018. The move follows the launch last year of Rustlers Super 6, a range ...
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NewsMinister urges oil companies to do more on prices
A Government minister has defended supermarkets over charges they are killing off competition in order to profiteer, but has warned oil companies she expects them to do more to keep prices down. Amber Rudd, under-secretary of state for energy and climate change, was responding to a parliamentary debate on fuel ...
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CMA launches consultation over MFG Murco deal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a consultation after MFG came up with a proposal to address competition concerns over its acquisition of Murco’s retail business. The CMA had said the deal would mean MFG would own both the petrol stations in Hythe, Kent, and this could result ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Carlsberg enhances football links
Carlsberg is set to further its football credentials this month as it launches a five-month campaign to find the UK’s most talented fan to become the ‘People’s Pundit’ for the Talksport sports radio station. The winner will be part of Talksport’s on-air team at a Premier League game on the ...
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LPG industry calls for Government support
Leaders of the LPG industry have called on Government to promote use of their fuel at an event at the Houses of Parliament. They met at a Parliamentary reception hosted by Lord Chris Smith, former head of the Environment Agency, and called on the government to adopt a series of ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Butterkist launches new campaign
Butterkist is on screen for Valentine’s Day, when a £2m TV campaign lands featuring new ‘Love the Taste’ positioning. Audiences across the UK will see the popcorn brand back on screens, for the first time since 2011, during advertising breaks on channels including ITV1, ITV2, Channel 4 and Channel 5, ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Diet Coke changes tack with advertising
Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) has invested in a multi-million pound integrated Diet Coke campaign designed to help retailers drive sales by engaging further with shoppers. The new ‘Regret Nothing’ campaign is a change from the Diet Coke ‘Hunk’ advertising and is intended to inspire women to indulge their impulsive side. ...