“At this expo, I have spoken to at least half a dozen suppliers I’d like to be doing business with, but who have never been to see me.” So, said the CEO of perhaps the most innovative of all of Australia’s independent convenience chains when he attended the last C&I Expo in Melbourne. In fact, […]
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Pic’s Peanut Butter, all natural peanut butter company made with 100% Australian ingredients, has brought to market their new Peanut Butter Slugs – a hearty shot of the world’s finest smooth peanut butter. The single-serve sachet is 30g of smooth Pic’s Peanut Butter, made from freshly roasted hioleic peanuts, a pinch of salt and nothing
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A recall notice has been issued for Reckitt Benckiser Durex Real Feel Condoms, 6 pack. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued the recall after the discovery that Batch/Lot 1000432443 of the condoms may not meet the specification for non-latex condoms at the end of their shelf life. The ACCC said there was no immediate
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Two students from Eastwood have been charged following a failed attempt to import 778kg of loose leaf tobacco. Australian Border Force officers intercepted sea cargo containing the tobacco following information they received. According to the Daily Telegraph, officers executed a warrant at the students address on 30 July. The two men were charged with contravening
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If you love Kez’s Kitchen’s Florentines then you will love these NEW Florentine Bites. Kez’s Kitchen’s Florentines are famous and now you can snack on a bite-size version while you fly! Qantas will soon be serving these perfect snack size Dark Chocolate and Almond Florentine Bites on its Domestic menu from August 2018. Kez’s Kitchen
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The health and wellness trend has continued to transform the convenience store landscape. The convenience channel has recognised the growing potential for high-margin products and market has exploded with new products and innovations. A recent report from market research company Euromonitor International said: “few ingredients in recent memory have experienced protein’s sustained and meteoric rise”.
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A landmark milk bar on Parramatta road appears to be stuck in a circle where it is not allowed to open until certain renovations are completed, but the owner doesn’t want to begin renovations until he can reopen the store. The Olympia milk bar, owned by Nicholas Fotiou was forcefully closed by the Inner West Council
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German supermarket Kaufland is reportedly closing in on a $20 million Bunnings warehouse site as it prepares for its Australian launch. Kaufland has already secured building sites in Melbourne and Adelaide, The Daily Mail UK reported. It is believed that an entry into the Australian market, could rival Aldi which has been in Australia since
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A well known and well loved NSW icon, The Rock Roadhouse on the mid-north coast has gone up and flames. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) attended the scene with 18 fire trucks to fight the fire. A spokesperson for the RFS said: “The structure is completely alight and crews are protecting fuel storage facilities
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Caltex Spark, accelerated by Slingshot, showed off the hard work of their 12 chosen businesses, at Demo Day on 1 August 2018. Partnering with Caltex, the 12 Startup and Scaleup businesses took part in the inaugural Spark Accelerator 12-week program, with their innovations and new ideas. Caltex Executive GM of Convenience Retail said: “Some of
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A mere 24 hours after announcing that it would continue to 0ffer free plastic bags to customers indefinitely, Coles has backflipped on this providing a cut-off date for the complimentary bags. According to News.com.au, Coles chief executive officer John Durkan sent an email to his 115,000 staff saying the free bag offer would
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Simply Cups and pioneer partner 7-Eleven have announced two Australian-first recycling initiatives. From today, plastic straws can now be recycled in-store and the world’s first reusable coffee cup made out of takeaway coffee cups, the rCUP, will be available for purchase. Australians can now recycle their plastic straws along with all takeaway coffee and Slurpee-type
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To celebrate their 26-year partnership with Special Olympics Australia, Independent Grocers of Australia, IGA, presented a cheque donation of $180,000.00 at the 13th annual Special Olympics Australia Signature Dinner held at Luna Park, Sydney 24th August. IGA is proud to continue supporting Special Olympics Australia by helping to raise awareness and vital funds through IGA’s Community
