Australian iconic chocolate brand, Violet Crumble is this month celebrating one year of production back in Australia. Having been purchased from Nestle by Adelaide-based family-owned chocolatier, Robern Menz, the bar has experienced huge growth in sales and distribution, secured a US export deal, and introduced a number of new formats to consumers including the Bag, […]
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Naturally sugar free beverage brand, Nexba, has announced the release of a convenience drinks range, designed specifically for 7-Eleven, Coles Express and Caltex. The ‘bespoke’ 450ml PET bottles will finish rolling out in stores across Australia this week. Global CEO and Co-founder of Nexba, Troy Douglas said the company was thrilled to offer healthy options
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7-Eleven Australia has opened its newest store at Park Ridge in Queensland. The new store will provide a range of convenient products and services for Park Ridge locals. According to 7-Eleven National Manager Corporate Stores, Marc Costabile, the store is designed provide customers additional services to meet the needs of local customers. “The services in the
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Pepsi Max Australia is going toe to toe with its biggest full-sugar competitor in the latest Pepsi Taste Challenge. Originally launched in the 1970s, Pepsi MAX® brought back the famous Pepsi Taste Challenge in Europe in 2018. The brand is confident that consumers will prefer the great taste of Pepsi MAX® over its full sugar
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Viva Energy has appointed Amanda Fleming as Chief People and Technology Officer, effective October 2019. Fleming brings over 20 years’ experience across Retail, Fast Food and FMCG leading business-wide transformations, as well as Human Resources, Merchandise, Operations and Commercial functions. Chief Executive Officer of Viva Energy, Scott Wyatt, said the company was delighted to welcome Amanda to
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Cadbury has released its Christmas range for 2019 which includes stockings, bonbons and gift boxes as well as its cult ‘Marshmallow Santa’. This year’s Cadbury Christmas range includes new products, as well as their timeless Christmas classics that have a place in many Australians’ Christmas memories. There are 7 new products in the Cadbury Christmas range
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On the Run (OTR), part of the Peregrine Corporation, is scaling up in its home state of South Australia and extending its footprint into two more eastern states. The family-owned business is South Australia’s leading retail convenience chain with 148 sites spanning both metropolitan and regional locations. It already has two stores in the Victorian
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7-Eleven Australia’s fuel app has hit two million downloads and Australian drivers have collectively saved more than $16.8 million dollars on their fuel since January 2017, according to the company. 7-Eleven Australia CEO, Angus McKay, said the company’s customers have benefited from locking in when prices are lower and redeeming over the following 7 days
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Dairy Farmers and Arnott’s have teamed up to launch Wagon Wheels and Caramel Crowns flavoured milks. The beverages will be sold in selected supermarkets and convenience outlets this month for a limited time only. The move follows the launch of Iced VoVo and Mint Slice flavoured milks earlier this year. Darryn Wallace, Marketing & Innovation Director
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Fuel giant BP Australia has pulled two “M+” rated magazines from its 350 petrol stations across the country after complaints they sexualised young girls and promoted harassment. BP has confirmed People and The Picture magazines, published by Bauer, will be pulled from the shelves. “M+ rated magazines will no longer be stocked at our 350
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The UCB Gala Dinner was held at the Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast last night and was themed ‘Cirque La Freak‘. It was an all-out affair with a circus-style extravaganza complete with fireworks and amusement rides and sword-swallowers. The full list of 2019 UCB Trade Partner Award winners are below. Darren Park was
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The UCB National Conference was held at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast (14-16 October) and the industry was out in force!
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Caltex has opened The Foodary store in Weston Creek, Canberra – the first in the ACT. The location features an in-store Boost Juice, free WiFi and barista made coffee 24/7. This is ACT’s newest service station and provides a fuel and convenience offer for the residents of Weston Creek and Canberra’s growing Molonglo Valley. “Weston Creek provides great
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