All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2016
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product news: Mattessons teams up with Robbie Savage
Meat snack brand Mattessons Savagers has teamed up with football pundit Robbie Savage to create the ‘ultimate savage’ campaign. Activity across social media includes a leaked UniLad video of him pitching advertising ideas to Mattessons. Victoria Southern, marketing manager for Mattessons, commented: “We are extremely excited to be working with ...
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product news: Rowntree’s launches Infusions
New for this summer are Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles Infusions comprising more adult flavours than the traditional sweets. Limited edition 45g singles bag (rrp 51p) as well as a permanent 140g pouch bag (rrp £1.29), contain sweets in three premium flavours: Orange & Grapefruit, Raspberry & Pomegranate and Apple & Elderflower. ...
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IGD predicts significant growth in food-to-go
Food-to-go in the UK offers significant opportunities for growth, according to the latest figures from the food and grocery research and training charity IGD, which is unveiling new research into the market for the first time. Driven by changing shopper lifestyles, IGD is anticipating the market to be worth £16.1bn ...
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product news: Haribo extends into new impulse formats
Haribo is extending its top-selling brands into new impulse formats. There are two new 38g bags: Hearts and Rings from Starmix. Another new line is Tangfastics Stixx, a bar that boasts the tangy taste experience loved by consumers but in a new soft and chewy texture. Then there’s the new ...
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Tonnes of toxic waste at illicit fuel plants in Essex
Seven men have been arrested by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and four tonnes of toxic waste removed, after two fuel laundering plants were discovered in Essex on Wednesday July 27. As part of a multi-agency investigation into a suspected £1.4m fuel fraud, more than 50 officers from HMRC and ...
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NewsHMRC overturns duty deferment victory
A landmark tax verdict that would have befitted many smaller dealers in the forecourt sector has been overturned after HMRC won an appeal, but the tax expert who fought the first case believes there is still room to fight. The case centred on a bid by former Top 50 Indie ...
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RAC urges retailers to cut pump prices
The RAC has accused fuel retailers of using Brexit as an excuse for not cutting prices and urged them to reduce unleaded and diesel at the pumps, in the wake of falling oil and wholesale fuel prices. It asserts that the oil price is the biggest factor determining UK fuel ...
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Maxol celebrates launch of Dublin site
Irish forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol has celebrated the official launch opening of Maxol Donabate, Hearse Road, in North Dublin, after a €2m investment. Maxol Donabate sees the introduction of Irish coffee franchise Bewleys along with Maxol’s own fresh food brand Moreish in a food court which offers complementary ...
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product news: RetroScents does Candy Crush licensing deal
RetroScents, the manufacturer of in-car air fresheners and fragranced accessories, has announced a licensing deal to market a range of products based on the international hit puzzle video game Candy Crush Saga. The new range is expected to hit shelves in March 2017. Candy Crush, which is ranked in the ...
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Strike at Fawley oil refinery called off
A strike by workers at ExxonMobil’s Fawley oil refinery has been averted after a deal was agreed between the Unite union and Italian company Nico Industrial Services, which employs workers at the plant. Unite said it had won a ‘pay parity’ victory in the dispute that saw foreign workers ...
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product news: JTI brings out Sterling LEPs
JTI is launching limited edition packs (LEPs) of Sterling across Full Flavour King Size and Superkings 17s. The LEPs will be available in the UK throughout August for four to six weeks or while stocks last, with an RRP of £6.99. Sterling was the first value tobacco brand ...
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product news: Jack Link’s revamps Beef Jerky
Jack Link’s has launched an updated recipe and pack re-design for its Beef Jerky. Jack Link’s, which owns Peperami, has updated its recipe so it has no added MSG, no added artificial colours and uses natural spices, enabling the brand to maintain high protein levels. Pavan Chandra, marketing, Jack Link’s ...
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product news: Tangerine launches new Vimto beans
Tangerine Confectionery has launched a further collaboration with drinks brand Vimto, a range of mini jelly beans made using the Vimto recipe with original Vimto, cherry Vimto and strawberry Vimto flavours. Adrian Hipkiss, head of marketing at Tangerine Confectionery, said: “We are delighted to deliver our new Vimto Mini Jelly ...
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Welcome Break introduces first Chopstix Noodle Bar
Welcome Break is introducing the first Chopstix Noodle Bar at one of its motorway service stations, at Birchanger Green service area on the M11. Chopstix Noodle Bar is an Oriental fast-food restaurant. Its chefs cook the food on site to ensure each dish is served as fresh as possible and ...
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Cashmaster gears up for polymer banknotes
With the Bank of England recently announcing that its paper-to-polymer transition will begin on 13 September with the new £5 note, cash management company Cashmaster International is reminding retailers to plan ahead of upcoming changes. Cashmaster has introduced a ‘Be Polymer Ready’ upgrade pack which allows its UK customers to ...
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Appleby Westward restructures sales team
Appleby Westward, the regional distribution company for Spar stores in the South West, has appointed Steve Thomas to the new post of head of independent sales. Simon Warren, existing head of sales, has been appointed to the new position of head of multiple accounts. Thomas joined the company from Roadchef ...
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Estercheck offers bio-diesel analysis
With use of bio-diesel increasing, Stanhope-Seta is offering a handheld device for checking the percentage of bio-diesel in fuel. Bio-diesel is a diesel fuel that contains blends of FAME (fatty-acid methyl ester) made from animal fats and vegetable oils. It combusts with lower concentrations of toxic emissions than conventional diesel ...
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product news: CDM adds Chopped Nut tablet
Cadbury Dairy Milk is launching its new Chopped Nut tablet this month. The new 95g variant sees the Cadbury Dairy Milk brand, innovated in a chopped nut variety. Cadbury Dairy Milk is using chopped hazelnut in this product to ensure consumers get a truly nutty experience with every bite. The ...
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Euro Garages strengthens management team
Euro Garages has made a key appointment to its management team to further its ambitions of growth in Europe. Imraan Patel has become first group general counsel and company secretary, effective immediately. He has joined the executive board and has ultimate responsibility for all legal, regulatory and compliance matters ...
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NewsHit and run driver smashes into forecourt
Devon & Cornwall Police are hunting for a suspected drunk driver who smashed a silver 4x4 into a service station at Exmouth, Devon in the early hours of July 25. The incident happened at around 3.15am at the Shell Garage on Exeter Road, when a car rammed into the front ...