All Forecourt Trader articles in June 2015 – Page 4
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PRODUCT NEWS: New ’real meat’ flavour for Kettle Chips
Premium crisp Kettle Chips is introducing a new seasoning to its range of premium hand cooked chips – Crispy Bacon & Maple Syrup – its first offering made with real meat. Kettle Chips’ in-house chef Chris Barnard has developed the new seasoning which includes real bacon sourced locally from H.V. ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: McVitie’s launches personal touch on Jaffa Cakes
McVitie’s has launched new personalised packaging for family favourite, Jaffa Cakes, giving everyone a chance to see their name on their pack of Jaffa Cakes.There are over half a million names, nicknames and greetings available exclusively online from the McVitie’s Sweeet Shop The launch apparently follows hundreds of requests from ...
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BP report reveals ’tectonic’ shifts in global energy production and consumption
Significant changes in global energy production and consumption have had profound implications for prices, for the global fuel mix, and for global carbon dioxide emissions, according to the latest BP Statistical Review of World Energy.The report highlights the continuing importance of the US shale revolution, with the US overtaking Saudi ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Summer return for CDM strawberries & creme
Cadbury Dairy Milk is bringing a taste of summer to the category with the return of the popular Cadbury Dairy Milk Strawberries & Creme, which was originally launched in summer 2013 and returned in 2014 due to popular demand.This year, the product aims to build on this strong performance and ...
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NewsUKLPG urges government to consider automotive LPG following air quality debate
The UK Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (UKLPG) is urging the government to support automotive LPG as part of its commitment to improving air quality in urban areas. The demand follows calls by Labour MP Diane Abbott for the introduction of an ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) in the capital by 2018 ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: ’Extreme’ addition to Wrigley’s Airwaves
Wrigley is giving retailers a ’fresh’ sales opportunity with the launch of new Airwaves Extreme, offering consumers ultimate refreshment with an intense kick. The launch will be supported by a full through-the-line media campaign as part of a huge £5.5m marketing investment for the brand in 2015.Available in 10-pellet packs ...
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Retailers uncertain about benefits of social media, says P&H survey
Social media has transformed the way we do business, yet many British retailers still harbour reservations about the benefits of social media to their business, according to a new survey by delivered wholesaler, Palmer and Harvey.When retailers were questioned about their social media habits at this year’s Pro-retail show, P&H ...
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Property industry warns against 60% business rate tax
Two leading property industry trade bodies have warned that unless government significantly changes the business rates system, businesses could face a 60% rate of tax by 2022. In a joint response to the government’s review of business rates, the British Property Federation (BPF) and British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC) ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Anchor spreads the word with £6m campaign
Arla Foods has announced the launch of a radical new positioning for its Anchor brand in order to grow its £141.7m cross-category brand. Using an animated TV creative, Video on Demand (VOD) and outdoor advertising, the new £6m campaign aims to drive mass consumer awareness of Anchor Cheddar and affinity ...
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Sporty sponsorship
Nurishment has announced its first-ever motorsport partnership. The nutritionally enriched milk drink is teaming up with Speedworks Motorsport in this year’s British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), one of the world’s most popular motorsport championships, broadcast live on ITV.Nurishment branding features prominently on Speedworks’ Toyota Avensis driven by rising BTCC star ...
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The smarter snack
Kerry Foods has launched what it describes as a ’smarter snack’ under its Mattessons brand. Mattessons Strip Sticks are chicken skewers made with 100% chicken breast and are therefore high in protein. The snack is available in a classic roast variety in both a strip stick single 50g portion (rrp ...
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Shop Talk - Tracy West
The phrase ’I don’t believe it’ is the title of this month’s column as I am in full-on Victor Meldrew mode. Firstly, I couldn’t believe the story of the chap who went into Greggs (the bakers) to buy a loaf of bread, only to be told they don’t sell bread ...
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In the surgery this month
LOCATION: My target is in the beautiful holiday area of North Pembrokeshire. It’s located on the B4329, at the junction of the A487 between Newport and Cardigan, and just outside the small village of Eglwyswrw.Part of the Brian Llewelyn enterprise is its ’country store’ (its yard full of gates, stock ...
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Mini makeover
Cadbury Mini Rolls have been the subject of a packaging refresh plus there are two new additions to the core range as well as two limited editions. The new packaging has brighter, bolder and more appealing colours on pack in a bid to create more impact on shelf.The two new ...
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Hidden strengths
The tobacco gantry at Askern Service Station in Doncaster ’went dark’ at the end of February, well ahead of the official start date of April 6. Site manager, Richard Nixon, says everyone was well prepared. "Staff were well briefed so they knew all about the legislation and could tell customers ...
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Glasdon tests Orion storage unit to the limit
Glasdon has gone to extreme lengths to prove the durability of its Orion storage unit, posting a video of it surviving unscathed as a member of staff attacked it with a steel baseball bat.The Orion display unit has been designed to sit outside the shop against the front wall without ...
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Government plans given thumbs up
Local retailers’ trade bodies have welcomed measures outlined in the Queen’s Speech which they say support the growth of local shops.ACS chief executive James Lowman said: "The new legislative agenda has a clear vision to support small stores through the Enterprise Bill so that they can make essential investments in ...
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Sandringham gem
HKS, the Leicester-based Top 50 Indie, last month celebrated its 31st birthday with the launch of its flagship site, HKS Sandringham, its biggest development to date. It was a busy month for the successful Thakrar family business, with confirmation that it has acquired seven new sites from Shell, to add ...
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Fuel for thought
Three pillars of the retail petroleum industry came together on stage at last month’s international IDAC conference in London’s Tower Hotel a scenic position alongside Tower Bridge and the River Thames, at which to welcome 250-plus fuel-retailing industry delegates from around the globe. Organised by McClean Communications Ltd, the event ...
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Hot food workstations
Foodservice refrigeration specialist Adande has linked up with equipment provider Gamble Retail Solutions to offer a range of hot food workstations. Designed as integrated solutions for the storage, cooking and service of hot food-to-go, the units are suitable for forecourt outlets, supermarkets, convenience stores, quick service restaurants and any environment ...