All articles by John Wood – Page 40
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Product NewsGolden Wonder innovates to keep same taste sensation within HFSS regulations
Golden Wonder is pledging that it will only launch healthier products taking account of the new HFSS (high fat salt sugar) regulations if they still deliver on its “more punch per crunch” catchline.
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Product NewsTropicana offers retailers cash prizes in juice activation campaign
Tropicana is building on last year’s trade-exclusive juice activation by offering retailers the chance to win even bigger cash prizes, with a £10,000 cash prize for the winning retailer and ten £500 runner-up prizes on offer.
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Product NewsCathedral City launches £5m advertising campaign centred around new television advert
Cathedral City, the cheese brand from Saputo Dairy UK, has launched a £5m advertising campaign for 2022-23, centred around a new television advert.
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NewsDeveloper buys recently-closed service station site in Hertfordshire
A recently-closed service station site in Hertfordshire has been sold to a developer.
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Product NewsVaping industry group calls for tough penalties for retailers who sell to minors
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is calling for a range of tough measures to crack down on unscrupulous retailers who sell vapes to children and young people, including fines of £10,000 and a national retail licencing scheme.
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News£5m EV and hydrogen vehicle testing facility gets go ahead at MIRA Technology Park
A £5m redevelopment scheme to provide charging and testing infrastructure for electric and hydrogen vehicles has been given the go ahead at MIRA Technology Park in Leicestershire.
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NewsJet Beacon Garage re-opens with a new Spar following a knock down re-build
Jet Beacon Garage in Catterick Garrison has re-opened with a new Spar following a knock down re-build.
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NewsCMA clears retailers of profiteering on fuel but orders in-depth investigation into market
A review of the road fuel market has cleared retailers of profiteering but ordered an in-depth investigation after it found “cause for concern in the growing gap between the price of crude oil when it enters refineries, and the wholesale price when it leaves refineries as petrol or diesel”.
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Product NewsPladis expands biscuit portfolio with launch of a lighter version of McVitie’s Digestives
Snack company Pladis is expanding its biscuit portfolio with the launch of McVitie’s Digestives Wholesense – a lighter version of the brand’s £47m McVitie’s Digestives.
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NewsRAC reiterates call for cut in fuel duty or VAT on fuel after record price rises in June
The RAC has reiterated its call for a cut in fuel duty or VAT on fuel after the average cost of a litre of petrol rose 16.59p in June, smashing the previous 11p record set in March.
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NewsElement 2 agrees to buy and run Riversimple’s hydrogen refuelling station in Abergavenny
Hydrogen refuelling business Element 2 has agreed a Letter of Intent with Riversimple, the hydrogen-powered car manufacturer, to purchase and take over operation of its hydrogen refuelling station in Abergavenny, Wales.
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NewsBP and BOC looking into developing hydrogen refuelling network in the UK for HGVs
BP and gas supplier BOC are looking into developing a hydrogen refuelling network in the UK for heavy duty transport to help the sector cut carbon emissions.
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NewsEssar Oil UK reveals it has ceased importing any Russian products for processing at Stanlow
Essar Oil UK has revealed that it has ceased importing any Russian products for processing at its Stanlow refinery.
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NewsExtra MSA completes multimillion pound works at Cambridge Motorway Service Area
A multimillion-pound investment into improving Cambridge Motorway Service Area has been completed by Extra MSA group.
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NewsNumber of battery electric vehicles on UK roads tops 500,000 but overall car market declines
Battery electric vehicles have hit a new milestone with more than 500,000 on UK roads, but car makers are blaming a shortage of components for depressing overall sales of new cars.
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NewsScottish Government publishes proposed restrictions on HFSS products
The Scottish Government has outlined its plans to restrict the promotion of high fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) products in a new consultation.
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Product NewsDiet Coke appoints Kate Moss as creative director as it celebrates 40th birthday
Diet Coke has announced that model Kate Moss will be creative director of the brand as it celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
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Product NewsPladis launches three new crackers under its £79.5m Jacob’s brand
Pladis has launched three new crackers under its £79.5m Jacob’s brand.
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NewsSoaring fuel thefts adding to retailers’ costs in volatile market warns PRA
Fuel thefts from forecourts have shot up by nearly two-thirds this year, adding to retailers’ costs in a highly volatile market, according to the PRA.
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NewsCar rental company adds Tesla Model Y to its line-up of electric vehicles
The app-based car rental service Virtuo has announced it is adding another EV to its fleet, the Tesla Model Y.