It hasn’t only been the retail stores digging deep to help fund the national bush fire recovery, with petrol companies also giving generously. Including a $1 million donation to the national appeal from United Petroleum. “These bush fires are incredibly devastating for the whole of Australia and as United Petroleum is 100% Australian owned and […]
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As chip flavours get more inventive, it seems all our favourite snacks are fair game. And while many were left disappointed last week that the Smiths Fairy Bread flavour was a hoax, the flavour didn’t seem too far fetched given the recent release of a Lamington flavour, or past Pizza Hut flavour releases. Now Thins
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The future is bright for independent convenience stores in Australia, as UCB turn the ignition on 2020 with a renewed energy reflecting their motto optimism, confidence and trust. This was on show at a meeting today of trade partners and industry leaders across convenience and petroleum, QSR and foodservice, as UCB shared an overview of
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Burgers are still the top pick for quick service restaurants, but chicken is proving to be a hot contender. New figures from market researchers NPD Group found that chicken sales in QSR’s are increasing at a faster pace (2.8%) compared with traditional market leader burgers, which grew just 1.6% between 2017-19. And it’s millennial consumers
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In what will be welcomed news to consumers mindful of their environmental impact, Glad has now become more sustainable. The brand have partnered with soft plastic recycling program REDcycle, run in Coles and Woolworths stores, where customers can now recycle both Glad wrap and snap lock bag products. Neither product contains PVC, allowing for it
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Metcash have reportedly been warned they should consider reassessing the viability of their food distribution business. The move would boost margins for retail partners and de-risk the business, Credit Suisse analyst Grant Saligari reportedly told clients this week, according to a report in The Sydney Morning Herald. It comes after Metcash lost their long-standing supply
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There has been a major staff shakeup at Woolworths Holdings, who have announced Roy Bagattini will replace Ian Moir as the company’s Group CEO. Mr Bagattini, who joins from Levi Strauss where he is understood to overseen the company’s expansion into omni-channels and e-commerce, will take over the role in mid-February. Mr Bagattini had previously
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There have been further changes to senior leadership at the a2 Milk Company. CEO Geoffrey Babidge – who took over as interim CEO following the departure of Jayne Hrdlicka last month, announced yesterday that Race Strauss had taken over as CFO, with Craig Louttit choosing to take a step back. Mr Louttit will remain as
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Companies are extending their aid contributions, as some communities return to find what’s left of fire ravaged towns and blazes continue to burn across Australia. Coca-Cola Amatil, who last week announced they were donating 250,000 beverages to fire affected communities and fire fighting services, have furthered their commitment to aid for the ongoing crisis, in
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Australian and New Zealand companies have been named among the finalists for the WorldStar Packaging Special Awards. Run by the World Packaging Organisation, one New Zealand and three Australian companies are among the nominations. They include Plantic RV skin packaging materials, nominated in the President’s Award. Woolworths’s bakery plant fibre tray in the Sustainability award,
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A new report has found when it comes to digital and mobile technology in retail, shoppers are seeking a faster, more customised experience – but not at the cost of their personal data. The State of Mobility report, commissioned by mobile technology support company SOTI, surveyed more than 4,000 people on how willing they were
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Christmas may be over but the gifts keep coming, with news Arnott’s are releasing four new Tim Tam flavours. The Tim Tam Crafted collection, created to reflect the ‘tastes’ of Australia and New Zealand with Murray River salted caramel (featuring salt flakes from the river’s basin), Sunshine Coast strawberries and cream (incorporating the region’s strawberries),
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BP Australia have furthered their financial commitment to the ongoing bush fire emergency, this week pledging $500,000 to be shared between the Red Cross and Salvation Army. It comes as fires continue to ravage areas across Australia, with NSW, VIC and SA having been particularly hard hit. The donation is in addition to the $135,000
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