All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2018 – Page 2
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NewsACS welcomes regulator’s review of card payment services
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the publication of terms of reference for a market review into the supply of card payment services from the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). The review will look at the fees that are charged to merchants (retailers) by acquirers such as WorldPay, Barclaycard ...
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NewsGovernment indecision over E10 criticised by ethanol producer
A spokesman for the UK’s biggest producer of bioethanol, Vivergo, has said the company is “immensely frustrated” by the government’s indecision over introducing E10 fuel. After it announced a consultation about introducing E10, Richard Royal, head of government affairs at Vivergo, said: “While we welcome some of the positive comments ...
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product news: Haribo updates Supermix
Haribo has updated Supermix to offer a new mix, focusing on four shapes available in more vibrant colours and creamier flavours. The new version is intended to appeal to consumers who prefer Haribo’s mix of soft to eat treats, Supermix will now offer lemon meringue and peach flavoured Little Jelly ...
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product news: Mondelez unveils Halloween innovation
Mondelēz has unveiled new products for the Halloween season which it says will be suit both the self-treat and trick or treat occasion. New Cadbury Goo Heads will be available in creepy skeleton, pumpkin, Frankenstein, Dracula or were-wolf variants. Each head is filled with gooey white fondant encased in a ...
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NewsTobacco smugglers jailed for a total of five-and-a-half years
Two men caught with an illegal shipment of tobacco at a Kent industrial estate have been jailed for a total of five-and-a-half years after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Bob Lee, 43, from Maidstone, and Benjamin Brazil, 29, from Sittingbourne, were arrested when they were caught by ...
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product news: WKD reveals plans for summer campaign
WKD is promising a multi-faceted campaign this summer comprising: a competition utilising caps from bottles bought in the off-trade; £12,000 of Ticketmaster voucher prizes; interactive festival fun at 11 events nationwide; and a DJ competition open to all offering the opportunity to perform at a major UK festival. “This summer’s ...
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product news: PepsiCo relaunches Sunbites brand
PepsiCo is bolstering its better for you snacking portfolio with the re-launch of its Sunbites brand. This month the portfolio will introduce refreshed packaging, supported by a new TV advert and integrated campaign. The new look is intended to help the products stand out on shelf and highlight the ingredients. ...
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NewsGreenergy increases capacity to supply waste-based biofuel
Greenergy, the UK’s largest supplier of road fuels, has reached an agreement with Oiltanking, a leading tank terminal operator, to purchase an idle biodiesel manufacturing facility located at Oiltanking’s site in Amsterdam. The acquisition of a third biodiesel plant will allow Greenergy to meet growing demand for waste-based biofuel in ...
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product news: low-sugar CDM bar to be introduced
From 2019 Cadbury Dairy Milk will be available in a new bar with 30% less sugar, which will sit alongside the standard bar on shelves. For almost two years, a team of 20 scientists, nutritionists and chocolatiers at Mondelēz International’s Reading and Bournville research and development facilities have been working ...
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product news: Pot Noodle brings back Pot Rice
Pot Noodle is bringing back its Pot Rice range after 15 years, supported by a £1m marketing investment and a dedicated #BringBackPotRice social media campaign this summer. The Pot Rice range comprises Vegetable Curry, Chicken Teriyaki and Chicken Risotto variants.Each variant uses quality and sustainably sourced ingredients, and comes in ...
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product news: Foster’s offers chance to win Australia trip
This summer Foster’s is giving consumers the chance to win a trip to Australia, as part of its on-pack summer promotion. Shoppers will be in with a chance to win a variety of prizes with any purchase of a Foster’s multipack, including chill disks, chiller seats and slings, as well ...
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NewsLaw to force petrol retailers to install chargers approved
Legislation that will force petrol retailers to install electric chargepoints has been passed by Parliament, but the Government has still failed to identify which sites will be affected. The Automated and Electric Vehicles Act provides powers to force “large petrol retailers” and motorway service stations to install electric charging points ...
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product news: TV adverts give it a Twirl
Cadbury has unveiled a new £3m marketing campaign around its number one singles bar, Cadbury Twirl. The new creative draws attention to those quiet moments of reflection and snapshots of real life where the mind wanders and we ponder some of life’s most unanswered questions. Set against the hustle and ...
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product news: Pladis launches McVitie’s Thins additions
Pladis has launched two new additions in its McVitie’s Thins range: McVitie’s Digestives Chocfilled Thins and McVitie’s Hobnobs Thins. McVitie’s Digestives Chocfilled Thins feature two crunchy Digestives Thins sandwiched around a solid chocolate centre, bucking the trend for sandwiched biscuits by offering a solid core instead of a cream filling. ...
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NewsAberdeen Council offers free tours of hydrogen fuel facilities
The Aberdeen City Hydrogen Energy Storage (ACHES) facility is hosting free tours for members of the public keen to find out more about the innovative approach to low carbon transport. ACHES is the city’s second hydrogen refuelling station and is part of Aberdeen City Council’s investment in hydrogen technology. Located ...
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NewsIGD forecasts UK convenience will reach £47.2bn by 2023
New forecasts from IGD, reveal that the UK convenience channel is set to add £7.1bn in the next five years to reach £47.2bn by 2023. The convenience channel will benefit from strong store growth over the period, helping to fuel the channel’s compound annual growth rate of 3.3% to 2023. ...
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NewsGovernment consults on the introduction of E10 fuel
The PRA chairman has reacted angrily to a new government consultation on whether E10 fuel should be introduced, accusing it of trying to “fudge” the issue. Brian Madderson said: “PRA has been entirely consistent throughout previous dialogue with Government – in consultation submissions, roundtable meetings with ministers including Jesse Norman ...
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NewsMRH gives training initiative a national roll-out
Top 50 Indie MRH has launched a national roll-out of its new online training initiative, in partnership with Bolt Learning. Following an initial three-month trial, the company is rolling out a full online induction process into working on a forecourt across its estate. MRH will offer colleagues access to eight ...
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NewsSales of electric and hybrid vehicles rising every month
The overall number of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles registered has risen every month so far this year, with one being registered every nine minutes in the UK, according to Go Ultra Low, the joint government and car industry campaign. The first half of 2018 saw 28,054 registered to ...
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NewsRobbers who assaulted petrol station staff with hammers jailed
Two men who assaulted petrol station staff with hammers were part of a gang of four jailed for a combined total of 25 years. The four men were sentenced at Southampton Crown Court after pleading guilty to their part in a series of robberies and burglaries against businesses. The men, ...