All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2017 – Page 7
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NewsBooker Group reports increased sales for latest quarter
A sales increase of 4% in the most recent quarter was revealed in a trading update from Booker Group, the cash and carry and delivered food wholesaler which also owns the Premier, Londis and Budgens brands. Speaking at its AGM, chief executive Charles Wilson said: “Group sales rose by 4.0% ...
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product news: Batchelors launches Pasta ‘n’ Sauce range in pots
Premier Foods is launching its Batchelors Pasta ‘n’ Sauce range in convenient pots.The new pots are available in four flavours: Cheese & Broccoli, Chicken & Mushroom, Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Cheese & Pancetta. Rrp is £1.09. The company says the move opens the brand up to more lunchtime and on-the-go ...
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product news: Walkers extends Oven Baked range
Walkers is introducing a new Fusions variation to its Oven Baked range. The new snack is made with real ingredients that are baked in and topped with a fusion of flavours targeting those looking for a mouth-watering taste experience. The portfolio offers the oven baked taste, which has 50% less ...
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NewsApplegreen Dublin terminal deal cleared by competition authority
Applegreen plc has received the approval of the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to acquire a 50% share in the Joint Fuels Terminal in Dublin port from the Topaz Energy Group for a consideration of about €15.7m. The deal was announced in January 2017 and is now expected to ...
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NewsEmergency services close Morrisons site after leak
A supermarket service station in north Cornwall had to be closed at the weekend over safety concerns due to a car leaking fuel. Emergency services said Morrisons petrol station on Stucley Road off the A3072 at Bude was closed off on July 2 during the incident. Firefighters were called to ...
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product news: Jacob’s adds Mini Cheddars flavours
The biscuit and confectionery company Pladis has announced that Jacob’s has launched three limited edition flavours of Mini Cheddars, backed by a new TV advert. The Red Leicester, Stilton and Smoked Cheddar flavours will be available with an RRP of £1.88. The new Jacob’s Mini Cheddars ad will be aired ...
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NewsVolvo goes all electric with new models from 2019
Volvo Cars has announced that every Volvo it launches from 2019 will have an electric motor, marking the end of cars that only have an internal combustion engine (ICE) and placing electrification at the core of its future business. It said the announcement represents one of the most significant moves ...
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NewsFuel prices fall 2ppl for second month during June
Fuel prices have fallen by 2ppl for the second month in a row, data from the latest RAC Fuel Watch report reveals. A litre of unleaded petrol now costs an average of 114.71p compared with 116.69p at the start of June. Diesel has fallen slightly more, by 2.2ppl, from 117.77ppl ...
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Product news: Republic Technologies taps into RYO market with launch of kingsize tubes
Republic Technologies (UK) Ltd plans to drive growth of the £254 million tobacco accessories category with the launch of Swan Kingsize Cigarette Tubes, the brand’s latest innovation.The company says the Kingsize Cigarette Tubes tap into the £1.9 million tubing market, meeting demand from ‘cash-conscious’ consumers looking for a quality alternative ...
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Product news: Kerry Foods in Emoji movie collaboration
Kerry Foods is joining forces with Sony Pictures Consumer Marketing and is further investing in the growing kids’ cheese snacking category with its latest on-pack promotion. Launching this month, Kerry Foods is supporting the release of Sony Pictures Animation’s upcoming film The Emoji Movie (on screens 4 August). Featuring across ...
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Product news: CCEP halves sugar content in Capri-Sun
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced the reformulation of the regular Capri-Sun flavours, as part of its strategy to help retailers provide more low-sugar soft drinks to consumers.From early 2018, the regular Capri-Sun variants across the 330ml and 200ml pouch formats will contain 50% less sugar. This will mean the ...
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Product news: Lucozade Energy in mega sampling campaign
Lucozade Energy is this month launching a summer sampling campaign, which will take the taste of the Orange and Original varieties to consumers via four million samples. Backed with a total £20m brand investment, Lucozade Energy is being offered at high footfall locations including commuter train stations and shopping centres ...
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Product news: Bestway relaunches own-label brand
Independent wholesaler, Bestway Wholesale, is relaunching its retail own-label offer this summer, repositioning the label in light of the evolution in the own-label market. The current Best-in range, which encompasses over 500 products across ambient and chilled grocery, will be phased out over the coming months and will be replaced ...
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Product news: Pork Farms back on TV to support ’great summer giveaway’
Pork Farms has launched a new heavyweight TV advertising campaign following the success of its 2016 campaign. Last year was the first time the brand had advertised on TV in over 10 years and it is sticking with this medium with a run of 30 and 10 second adverts throughout ...
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NewsBoost advertising messages outside in summer, says CDS
Crystal Display Systems Ltd (CDS) is recommending that in the warm summer months, retailers should boost their outdoors advertising to catch their audience. "Outdoor advertising is a breeze with CDS’ range of high bright and sunlight readable options with full support, service and advice," said a spokesman for the company. ...
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Product news: Monster win for Lewis Hamilton with launch of ’44’
The latest addition to the successful Monster energy range is the Lewis Hamilton signature drink. The three-time Formula One World Champion’s drink is called ‘44’, named after the race number with which he began his racing career, has won multiple championships with, and which he currently races in Formula One. ...