As the year draws to a close C&I take a look back on the stories that got you clicking in 2019. And reflecting Australia’s insatiable appetite for sweet treats, two of the biggest stories of the year were chocolate related. Taking out the top spot was Arnott’s release in April of chocolate blocks featuring its […]
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As the health and wellness trend continues to bring rapid change to the convenience landscape, the snacking category has found itself front and centre of the ongoing transformation. Healthy snack foods with a high nutritional value, such as muesli bars, protein bars and dried fruit and nuts are quickly growing in importance as some of
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futurThe future for convenience stores is tech-focussed, customised and environmentally sustainable according to research group Nielsen. Releasing a summary of their top seven predictions earlier this month, Neilsen’s SVP of retail and US industry relations Jeff Williams has set out the seven trends he believes will shape the industry’s future. Among his top picks is
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Product sampling program Stock Box have devised a brilliant way to target 3,000 Millennial and Gen Z students – by delivering goods directly to university students. The program will provide eight spots per box for products, which will be provided to Deakin University who renew their membership with the students association (DUSA) in early
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They’re the beloved snack that divided a nation with their infamous ‘new’ release three years ago. But their latest release will no doubt be very welcome news to hungry stomachs across the country. The biscuit brand are continuing their Aussie Legends Range, which last year released hit flavour Vegemite and cheese, with two new bold
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A bold approach to convenience stores has proven a hit for retailers Good 2 Go. Business founders Mohamed Sayed, Nora Sayed and Mohamed Zreika had big plans to put their own spin on convenience stores when they launched Good 2 Go with its trademark bright yellow stores in 2017. Initially starting off with two stores
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In ice-cream news, Froneri are set to become an even bigger global iced confectionary player, with the proposed purchase of Nestle’s US ice cream business in a deal worth USD 4 billion. The Nestle business last year reported a turnover of US 1.8 billion and the deal will net Froneri Nestle’s high-profile brands Haagen-Dazs, Drumstick
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Coca-Cola Amatil have scored another lucrative deal, signing on as the principal partner of the new Sydney Zoo. The five-year deal will see the company become the official non-alcohol beverage supplier. The western Sydney based zoo, which opened last week, expects to attract one million visitors per year. And keeping in line with the zoo’s
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It’s gold by name and now gold by accolade as Nestle’s KitKat Gold Choc Whirl takes out C&I’s Choice of the Year award. It’s a fitting win for the confection, which Nestle launched with an impressive pop-up installation that allowed customers to take one of the more than 8,000 bars from an edible wall to
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Smith’s is set to launch its first-ever sweet flavour with its new, limited edition Lamington potato chip this summer. This latest innovation joins a long line of unique potato chip flavours from Smith’s including consumer favourites Smith’s Garlic Bread and Smith’s Peking Duck, and who could forget past classics Smith’s Tomato Sauce and Smith’s Gravy.
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PepsiCo Australia has changed the cooking oil for its major snack brands to Australian canola oil, significantly reducing the saturated fat content in Doritos, Tostitos Cantina Style tortilla chips, Twisties, Burger Rings and Cheetos. For some of the company’s iconic brands, the saturated fat content has been reduced by as much as 86%. PepsiCo ANZ
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Mondelēz International has launched its first-ever State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study examining the role snacking plays across the world in meeting consumers’ evolving needs. The study reveals the rise of global snacking, underscored by regional parallels demonstrating how snacks are helping lead the future of food by delivering on the spectrum
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Canberra based snack food company Jono’s Jerky have this week launched a flavour of beef jerky unlike all others. The Cheeseburger flavour is crafted with a delicate balance of mustard, tomato sauce, pickles and onion. The new creation is not only loaded with flavour but is also dairy and gluten free. The latest addition comes
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