All Forecourt Trader articles in June 2017 – Page 4
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NewsRAC urges pump price reduction
The RAC is calling on fuel retailers to cut the price of fuel after a sudden drop in the price of oil has brought wholesale costs down. Oil dipped well below the $50 a barrel mark last Friday and has stayed there since leading to a significant reduction in the ...
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Our national pastime
The average person in the UK now eats crisps, nuts or popcorn seven times a week, making us the largest (possibly literally) snackers in Europe. This news comes courtesy of Channel 4’s recent documentary called Secrets of our Favourite Snacks. For the show, Kantar spoke to 11,000 people about their ...
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Milky move
Milkybar is getting even milkier thanks to a new recipe which sees the percentage of milk increase from 26% to 37.5% across bars, blocks, buttons and sharing bags.
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Maxol opens second new site in a month
The Maxol Group has opened its third-largest development in Ireland, at Ballycoolin. Located on the N3 on a 2.5-acre site, the new services have been constructed using a contemporary design, similar to the state-of-the art facilities opened last month at A26 Tannaghmore Services, in Northern Ireland.After an investment of more ...
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Three Pot Pasta recipes join Pot Noodle line up
Unilever is adding Pot Pasta to its Pot Noodle range, featuring the nation’s favourite pasta recipes in a convenient snack pot format. Rolling out next month, the Beefy Bolognese, Creamy Carbonara and Cheesy Broccoli variants will be supported by a £2m ’You can make it the Italian way’ marketing campaign, ...
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Still move for Monster with new Hydra launch
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is adding non-carbonated energy drinks to its successful Monster line-up. Called Monster Hydro, the drinks come in three distinct flavours: Tropical Thunder, Mean Green and Manic Melon.Further complementing Monster Energy’s range as an everyday pick-me-up, with multiple use occasions, Hydro will be available in a 550ml ...
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MRH targets UK-wide growth as pilot opens
MRH (GB) has five potential acquisitions on the go that could close this side of the summer, according to the company’s chief executive Karen Dickens. She said scale was really important because of the best deals that can be had from a shop, fuels or foodservice perspective. "But the real ...
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Really good for you
Eat Real has launched three new organic, gluten-free and Vegan snacks: Hummus Chips, Lentil Chips and Veggie Straws; in response to consumer demand for ’good for you’ products.
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product news: Ginsters launches two new sandwiches
Ginsters is launching two new limited edition sandwiches - Hunters Chicken and Ham Hock & Piccalilli - which will be joining the range throughout the summer from Wednesday July 26. They will have a recommended retail price of £3.00 and will be available across convenience, impulse and travel. The sandwiches ...
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product news: Maryland gets packaging refresh
Burton’s Biscuit Company is announcing significant investment in its Maryland brand over the next 12 months, with a range wide packaging refresh, innovation and a social media campaign. The new contemporary look and feel for Maryland is intended to improve standout and range navigation for shoppers, and will come to ...
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New technology makes integral fridges viable
Pastorfrigor GB (PFGB) has developed and patented new technology that it says will make integral refrigeration a more viable option for retailers. The Genova Ecovision MCT is a low-front, glass-door integral multideck that features innovative technology, the Micro Channel Evaporator, creating a new generation of chillers with multideck and freezers ...
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product news: Mentos lines up four new launches
The mint and gum brand Mentos has four new launches lined up for this summer. Mentos is updating its White gum range with a new flip-top format, as well as introducing a fruity Bubble Fresh flavour in a bottle. Available in three sugar-free flavours - peppermint, spearmint and bubble fresh ...
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Xmo Strata puts focus on staff health and safety
Sign company Xmo Strata has mounted a major health drive among its employees. The sign installation and maintenance firm brought work to a standstill for one day while more than 50 employees from across the UK attended a health and safety day.Employees were challenged, by managing director Steve Martin, ...
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Glaceau Smartwater takes the flavoured route
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has launched three new Glaceau Smartwater sparkling flavoured variants with zero sugar and zero calories.The Berry & Kiwi, Lemon and Green Apple flavours are available in 600ml PET bottles, ideal for on-the-go consumers .The launch is supported by an ongoing £5.4m nationwide Smartwater marketing campaign which ...
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NewsJet recruits five new sites to its network of retailers
Jet has recruited five new sites to its network spanning north-west England, South Yorkshire, East Midlands and Lanark in Scotland’s Central Belt. Joining the network are: Jubilee Garage in Egremont, Cumbria; Woodham Service Station in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham; Lion Garage in Belper, Derbyshire; Herringthorpe Valley Service Station in Rotherham, ...
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NewsMaxol opens its first Subway outlet with second planned
Irish forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol has officially opened its first Subway outlet. The new franchise, at its Hightrees Service Station in Donaghadee, has created three full-time and six part-time jobs, and is operated by Henderson Retail, Maxol’s licensee. Maxol plans to open its second Subway franchise at its company ...
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Safety first
The terrorist attacks at the Manchester Arena and on London Bridge mean security is top of the agenda for many companies, and an incident in Manchester demonstrates why the forecourt sector needs to be vigilant. A Texaco petrol station in the city found itself on the front line in the ...
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Pork Farms’ Great Summer Giveaway
Pork Farms has launched the Great Summer Giveaway across millions of packs. Shoppers simply enter a code off the promotional packs online, and each code will be entered into a draw to win the top prize of a £45,000 motor home or one of 100 free holidays.As well as being ...
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product news: Pot Noodle expands into pasta
Pot Noodle is launching a new range, featuring pasta recipes in a convenient snack pot format. Rolling out in July, the Beefy Bolognese, Creamy Carbonara and Cheesy Broccoli variants will be supported by a £2m above the line ‘You can make it the Italian way’ marketing campaign, which includes out-of-home ...
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EG’s green energy plan
Top 50 Indie Euro Garages has invested £6m in reducing its carbon footprint by installing renewable energy sources across its network.The group has installed solar panels generating over 1.6 million kilowatts of energy enough to power 400 homes across the rooftops of more than a fifth of its ...