Digital interface technology company Adverto are set to launch a pilot trial of their first touch to order software at selected petrol sites. The UniFixed and UniTopper models, which can be fitted internally/externally to new and existing pumps, will allow owners to control what is displayed. Including by allowing them to display paid advertising. Consumers […]
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears have cleared supermarket shelves and sparked supply shortages of hand sanitisers. Photos circulating this week have shown empty shelves in supermarkets across the country as people made a rush for essentials like toilet paper and baby goods, as well as canned foods, pasta and non-perishables. However hand sanitiser, unsurprisingly, appears to be
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Caltex have rejected a takeover bid from EG Group. The UK based group submitted a split bid last month of $3.9 billion in cash for the convenience business and $15.62 in cash and securities for shareholders for the fuel and infrastructure business, including trading and shipping. However in a statement to shareholders this morning, Caltex
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Coca-Cola are the latest company to feel the squeeze from COVID-19 containment measures. The Coca-Cola company have flagged potential product delays as it deals with supply chain issues for the sugar substitutes used in the diet and Coke-Zero ranges, which are sourced from China. Releasing their annual report to the US Security Exchange Commission, the
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Woolworths have announced their underpayment scandal has risen to $315 million. They have also flagged the figure could continue to rise, as they finalise an internal review into the underpayment of more than 5,700 salaried staff over a nine year period. In a statement to the ASX on their half-yearly results yesterday, the company admitted
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The proposed acquisition of Lion Dairy and Drinks would be just the start of big expansion plans for Chinese company Mengniu Dairy, according to data analytics and consulting company GlobalData. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission last week gave the green light for the acquisition, which would see Lion D&D’s dairy business (currently a subsidiary
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Caltex have announced Matthew Halliday has been appointed interim CEO, to replace Julain Segal, as they negotiate rival takeover bids. Mr Segal, who announced he would be retiring in August last year, will leave the company on March 2. Mr Halliday is currently chief financial officer at Caltex and his CFO position will be helmed
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Get your wallets ready, snack fiends, Doritos are back with a new range Flavour Shots. The ready-to-go snacks come in a handy 25g-45g size and feature bite-sized bursts of corn and nuts coated intensely coated in flavour. And are available in Cheese Supreme Flavoured mix (nuts), Mexicana Flavoured Corn Crunch and Flamin’ Hot Flavoured nuts
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The ACCC has given the green light for Chinese company Mengniu Dairy to take over Lion Dairy and Drinks. The consumer watchdog announced this morning it would not oppose the acquisition, which would include LD&D’s Australian raw milk processing facilities in Chelsea and Morwell, Victoria. A spokesperson for Lion told C&I they welcomed the decision.
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The proposed $15 billion merger of Vodafone and TPG has been given the green light by the Federal Court, stating they did not consider it would lessen competition. Vodafone welcomed the decision, with VHA chief executive officer Iñaki Berroeta saying it would allow for ‘greater investment’ in 5G and other next generation networks. “It’s been
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BP Australia have set an ambitious energy target, pledging to become a net zero company within 30 years. The company, who have also committed to more transparency, have stated their annual global greenhouse gas emissions at 55 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (MteCO2e) and the oil and gas carbon as 360 MteCO2e. Among the measures
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Organisers of ISM, the international sweets and snacks trade show, have announced that more than 37,000 trade visitors attended the four-day event in Cologne, Germany. Visitors from 148 countries attended ISM, while exhibitor numbers jumped 7.5% to 1,774, from 76 countries. This was the 50th edition of ISM, which, once again, highlighted its importance to
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An urgent recall has been issued for Dairy Farmers 1L and 3L Full Cream milk in NSW amid fears they could be contaminated with E-Coli. The products affected include 1L bottles with a use by date of February 25 and 3L bottles with a use by date of February 24. Both products have been available
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