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AnalysisLEGAL DOCTOR: What the Deposit Return Scheme means for petrol retailers
The new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers is coming to all parts of the UK, with a launch date of October 1, 2027. Robert Botkai, senior partner at Winckworth Sherwood, explains how the scheme will work and what it means in practice for forecourt operators.
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News20p deposit confirmed for DRS scheme
Twenty pence has been confirmed as the deposit to be applied on soft drink purchases and then refunded on return of the container as part of the Deposit Return Scheme in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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NewsDeposit Return Scheme represents significant opportunity for forecourt operators
Next year’s Deposit Return Scheme that mandates retailers take back empty drinks containers represents a big opportunity for forecourt firms due to increased footfall and bigger customer baskets, industry experts have advised.
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Product NewsNew look Coca-Cola Zero Caffeine Zero Sugar targets evening occasions
Coca-Cola Zero Caffeine Zero Sugar has returned to UK shelves in a black and gold can, targeting evening consumption occasions.
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Product NewsPepsi Max’s new FA deal with men’s and women’s senior football teams
PepsiCo and Pepsi Max have announced a new four-year partnership with The Football Association (FA), officially becoming the soft drinks partner of the England men’s and women’s senior teams.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Eight things to know about carbonates
As with chewing gum – who remembers Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit on every corner shop counter? – the carbonates market has undergone a generational shift away from using sugar as an ingredient.
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NewsWales granted permission to include glass bottles in DRS
The complexities implicit in devolved governments are writ large upon the forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme, which will now see glass bottles included in the Welsh DRS, unlike the schemes that will run in Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland.
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NewsDeposit Return Scheme questions answered via new webinar series
Exchange for Change, the not-for-profit organisation delivering the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, is launching a free introductory webinar series to help businesses prepare for the scheme’s introduction in October 2027.
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Product NewsDiet Coke Cherry becomes permanent variant
Diet Coke has added a permanent cherry variant to its line-up, following the success of its limited edition release last year.
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Product NewsBoost makes splash with zero-sugar electrolyte water
Energy drink brand Boost has launched a zero-sugar water range with added electrolytes and vitamins, exclusive to the convenience channel
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SHOPFITTING: Saving time and money
Business nowadays is all about managing costs – and cutting them wherever possible. In shopfitting it’s about energy and efficiency.
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NewsNew milkshake tax confirmed
All eyes may be on the Budget, but the government has already confirmed that the exemption from the sugar tax previously enjoyed by milk-based drinks will come to an end from January 2028.
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NewsFive things you need to know about Christmas soft drinks
Introducing ’Party Picks’ diplays, mocktails, and seasonal limited edition cans are some ideas suppliers are suggesting for forecourt operators to make the most of this year’s Christmas soft drinks opportunity.
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Promotional FeatureHeat up your sales with hot food and soft drinks combos
Soft drinks aren’t just for summer. Highlighting your best-selling selection through hot meal deals can be a smart way to win footfall and boost basket spend this winter as the nights draw in and shoppers seek out some welcome heat. Here’s how…
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OtherLEGAL DOCTOR: Banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children
The government has committed to banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under the age of 16 years, following a consultation which forecourt operators could get involved in and ends on November 26, explains Winckworth Sherwood.
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Product NewsCosta continues to create occasions for RTD coffee
Ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee is forecast to be the highest growth category in soft drinks says Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), which continues to innovate with its latest Costa Coffee Double Shot + Caramel variant targeting low-energy moments.
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NewsEnergy drinks ban on its way for under-16s in England
The government is planning to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks in England to under-16s to protect children’s physical and mental health.
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Product NewsMockingbird Raw Press lands in 400 MFG sites
Source: Mockingbird Award-winning smoothie brand Mockingbird Raw Press has launched two of its best-selling cold pressed smoothie SKUs into 400 MFG petrol forecourt sites across the UK. The rollout, which began earlier this month, marks the company’s largest forecourt partnership to date, significantly expanding access to nutritious, ...
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Product NewsCaribbean brand KA goes blue for the summer
The UK’s number one selling Caribbean flavoured drink (Circana data) has a new limited edition flavour.
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Product NewsRockstar Energy Blood Orange Zero Sugar debuts in convenience channel
Source: Carlsberg Britvic Rockstar Energy has a new Blood Orange Zero Sugar variety – a limited-edition in a 330ml £1 price-marked pack (PMP) can initially launched exclusively to the convenience sector. This latest format and flavour is designed to broaden appeal and bring new shoppers into the ...