All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2014 – Page 7
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Pollution concerns won’t change DfT policy on diesel
The Department for Transport (DfT) says it has no plans to change its policy towards diesel cars following reports that up to 15 UK local authorities are considering charging diesel cars to enter city centres. Sales of diesel have been growing and have overtaken declining petrol as the biggest selling ...
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West Midlands filling station robbed at knifepoint
Two men have been arrested following an armed robbery at a filling station in the West Midlands Police were called to the Esso forecourt on Willenhall’s Wolverhampton Road West just before 4.30am on Saturday 26 July following a 999 call from staff reporting a knife point raid. Officers raced to ...
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SHOP PRODUCT NEWS: KP Snacks launches McCoy’s Fire Pit Sizzlers
KP Snacks has launched McCoy’s Fire Pit Sizzlers – a new range of crisps that it describes as delivering a superior taste for the perfect male snack. McCoy’s Fire Pit Sizzlers come in three flavours tapping into the growing food trend for American-style, fire-based cooking and dining: Hickory Smoked BBQ ...
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Phillips 66 wins safety awards
Phillips 66 has received the RoSPA Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety, and was also presented with two ‘Guardian Angel’ awards at the recent awards ceremony. The RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) awards are open to businesses and organisations of all types and sizes from across ...
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SHOP PRODUCT NEWS: Festive additions to Werther’s andToffifee ranges
Storck UK is launching a series of new products across its Toffifee and Werther’s Original ranges, designed to drive confectionery sales in the lead up to and during the festive period. Launching in August, Storck UK will unveil its first assortment gift pack, Werther’s Original Golden Mix, into the incremental ...
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Imperial Tobacco steps up anti-illicit trade campaign
Imperial Tobacco has produced a poster and a film as the latest phase of its anti-illicit trade campaign – Suspect it? Report it! – which was launched in April. To support the campaign message to the trade and wider public a number of materials have been designed to highlight locations ...
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Valero expands capacity at Avonmouth terminal
Valero Energy is aiming to strengthen its supply position in the South West after announcing that Valero Logistics UK will triple capacity at its fuel terminal in Avonmouth, Bristol, making all grades of fuel available. The multi-million pound project will see the addition of three new storage tanks, which will ...
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SHOP PRODUCT NEWS: Mondelez puts Barny back on TV
Barny, the bear-shaped sponge snack by Mondelēz International, will be returning to the small screen this month. The premise of the advert is that Barny fuels small discoveries and aims to provide mums with information on the product specifics and ingredients, while taking them on a fantastical adventure in an ...
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NewsMilford Haven refinery sale confirmed
The sale of Murco’s Milford Haven refinery has been confirmed and a deal on its petrol station network is at an advanced stage. Murphy Oil Corporation announced today (July 31) that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Murco Petroleum has signed an agreement to sell its Milford Haven refinery and terminal assets to ...
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Prax opens unmanned diesel site near Heathrow
Prax Petroleum has bought an unmanned diesel filling station located close to the North Perimeter Road of Heathrow Airport and reopened it after a refurbishment and re-branding. The site was initially set up with a view to supply diesel to the taxis at the airport feeder park but Prax has ...
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SHOP PRODUCT NEWS: Vype introduces rechargeable e-cigarette
E-cigarette company Vype has announced a refresh of its product range with the introduction of a new rechargeable e-cigarette, Vype eStick. Vype eStick has been created with constant in-pack charging and Vype says it aims to give great taste, smooth vapour and a satisfying experience without compromising on quality. The ...