All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2019 – Page 3
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NewsFuel theft spree man jailed for 13 weeks
A Bristol man who stole over £300-worth of fuel from six different forecourts on seven different occasions has been jailed for 13 weeks. The Bristol Live website reported that 31-year old Jonathan Savage’s fuel theft spree took place between December 2018 and April 2019. Savage stole £50.61-worth of petrol from ...
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NewsFuel prices set to rise following Saudi attack
Joe Brough, owner of Offerton Green Service Station in Stockport, was interviewed on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday morning about the likelihood of fuel prices rising on the forecourt, following the weekend attack on two major oil production facilities in Saudi Arabia - the world’s second biggest oil producer. With around ...
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New look, format and flavours for YOP
Drinkable yogurt brand YOP is set to make a splash instore this autumn as it launches a new look, format and flavours.The 500g bottle format, which currently includes strawberry and raspberry, will be joined by the new 180g format this month.Perfect for on-the-go snacking, the new pack size will be ...
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NewsGovernment launches ’get ready for Brexit’ briefings
The Government has launched its new campaign ‘Get Ready for Brexit’ aimed at businesses and the general public to encourage them to prepare for EU Exit on October 31, regardless of whether it is expected that the UK will leave with or without a deal. A new website has been ...
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NewsEDGEPoS tie-up with delivered wholesaler launches
Henderson Technology has unveiled the first three users of its EDGEPoS system in Scotland to benefit from its new link with the delivered wholesaler Fillshill. They are all Jet-branded sites: Bypass Service Station Haddington, Rigg Service Station in Dunbar and Cooper Brothers at Newmains. Darren Nickels, head of Henderson ...
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Partners develop new Vimto confectionery products.
The UK’s largest confectionery distributor, IB Group, and drinks brand Vimto, have joined forces to create three confectionery products. The Vimto Fizzy Mallow bag launched this month and priced at £1 (RRP) is a value bag for any consumer looking for a fun, fizzy take on the Vimto flavour. The ...
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Inventor Competition launched as first winner is unveiled
Cadbury Dairy Milk Choca-Latte, invented by Callum Clogher, is to become the latest addition to the Cadbury Dairy Milk range after winning a public vote that put him head to head against two other finalists in the brand’s Inventor Competition.The winning flavour, of a mix of coffee cream and vanilla ...
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Cofresh extends its Indian Street Food range
Cofresh has extended its Indian Street Food range with the launch of three contemporary new Chips’N’Dip snacks, which bring together some of the most popular flavour combinations in individual packs. The snacks are based on the idea of traditional tiffin boxes and combine authentic Indian ‘chips’ with dips in three ...
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NewsFull range of recyclable coffee cups makes its debut
Frugalpac manufacturer of what it describes as the UK’s first fully recyclable coffee cup made of recycled paper, has revealed its full range. It includes an innovative pulp molded alternative to plastic lids, the Frugal Lid, as well as a new ivy design for its Frugal Cup. Seven months after ...
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Burton’s Biscuit Co gives Jammie Dodgers a festive makeover
Burton’s Biscuit Company is unveiling new, limited edition festive designs of its Jammie Dodgers.The biscuits’ embossed ‘splat’ is making way for three seasonal designs – a stocking, a star and a Christmas tree – plus a festive-themed pack for maximum impact on-shelf.The Jammie Dodgers seasonal special will be joined by ...
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NewsArmed robbers threaten female assistant with a blade
Detectives are appealing for information after a masked man threatened a female petrol station worker in Gateshead with a blade before fleeing with cash. Police were alerted to an incident at the Jet petrol station off the A184 just after 9pm on Saturday September 7. Two men – who covered ...
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Lucozade Ribena Suntory announces plastic plan
Lucozade Ribena Suntory, through its parent company Suntory Beverage and Food Europe (SBFE), has set out a plan to move to 100% sustainable plastic bottles within a decade, moving away from virgin plastic derived from fossil fuels.By 2030 the company will aim to use plastic that has been previously used ...
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NewsNorthern Powergrid takes action to support electric vehicles
Northern Powergrid, the electricity distribution business for North East England, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, has revealed the steps it is taking to support the electrification of transport in its region.The ‘Maximising the value of electric vehicles for our customers’ report provides guidance for local authorities, fleet managers and others tasked ...
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NewsReport calls for action over attacks on shopworkers
New research from City University of London calling for greater action from the Government to tackle violence against shopworkers has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).The research, which was commissioned by the Co-op, references the ACS Crime Report, which shows that there were almost 10,000 incidents of ...
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NewsACS welcomes exemption option in Scottish deposit return scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed further detail from the Scottish Government on the proposed regulations for the introduction of a deposit return scheme, which includes plans to allow retailers to apply for exemptions.The regulations, subject to consultation and scrutiny within the Scottish Parliament, set out that retailers ...
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NewsDrive-off thief steals £950 of fuel from service station
Lancashire Police has launched a CCTV appeal after almost £1,000 worth of fuel was stolen from a service station in Chorley. The incident took place at Charnock Richard Service Station at 11.45am on Tuesday, August 6. A vehicle was filled with approximately £950 worth of fuel, before the driver got ...
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NewsExxon Mobil wins consent for £800m expansion at Fawley
Exxon Mobil has won planning permission for an £800m expansion scheme at its Fawley oil refinery in Hampshire.The scheme consists of a hydrogen-generating plant, an automotive diesel oil production facility and diesel storage tanks, and the company said expanding production would help reduce diesel imports and create 1,000 construction jobs.New ...
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NewsAsda cuts cost of petrol by 3ppl but diesel price unchanged
A cut of 3ppl in the price of petrol has been made by Asda taking its price cap on unleaded to 122.7ppl, while diesel remains unchanged at 126.7ppl.Asda senior fuel buyer Dave Tyrer said: “With wholesale costs falling, we’re pleased to be able to pass these savings onto our customers. ...
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Kinder Chocolate unveils £3.3m media investment
Kinder Chocolate is supporting its the new campaign – entitled A Little, A Lot – with a fully integrated marketing strategy aimed at parents, celebrating special family moments.The campaign kicks off in this month as part of a multi-channel £3.3m media investment.Levi Boorer, customer development director at Ferrero, said: “Having ...
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NewsGarner Group is crowned Forecourt Trader of the Year 2019
Garner Group has bagged the top award in forecourt retailing for the second time in five years.The Forecourt Trader of the Year Award 2019 was won with the newly redeveloped Woolmer Service Station in Bordon, Hampshire, following on from the win in 2014 for Portsbridge Service Station.The award was presented ...