Snack fiends have certainly had their fill this year, which saw a stellar line up of new product releases. On the chip front there was Smith’s Chips release of Spag Bol flavoured chips in February – only to be topped by their Lamington release in December. In chocolate news, Nestle’s sweet releases of KitKat red […]
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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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St Kilda Football Club have confirmed Dare will continue as a major club sponsor for the next three years. The Lion Dairy and Drinks brand will also expand their sponsorship into the club’s AFLW team when they join the league for the 2020 season. Dare have been involved with St Kilda for the past four
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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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As non-dairy milks continue to rise in popularity, they are having an ever-growing impact in the convenience store fridge. And as they become more mainstream and adapted into the diets of consumers alongside dairy products and not just as an alternative, the trend is only set to grow. According to industry research firm IBISWorld, revenue
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If you’ve left your Christmas shopping until the last moment, you’re in good company. Australian shoppers are expected to make a collective mad rush to retailers this week, with the National Retail Association forecasting a shopping frenzy as customers scramble to finalise (or for many, begin) their shopping. And they’re expected to arrive at retailers
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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 new app developed by former Caltex executives is promising to deliver bowser relief to motorists. The EzySt app, described as a ‘digital marketplace for the petrol-convenience industry’, collates cheaper than advertised petrol prices and retailer specials into the free app, which its creators claim could save users up to 30c per litre. Developed by
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Infant formula manufacturer Nuchev are now listed on the ASX. The company behind the popular Oli6 goat milk formula range, launched in 2013, is worth $105 annually. The brand, which first launched as a pharmacy-channel brand in 2013, has seen a rapid growth after netting a multimillion national distribution deal with Coles earlier this year.
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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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Woolworths has added another of its Metro stores with the opening of its new beachside store in Manly. Located in the heavy foot traffic area of The Corso, the store will compete with two existing Coles supermarkets, one in The Corso, the other on nearby Darley Rd. The 500sqm smaller format store, designed for
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