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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The industry was out in force at the EzyMart 2019 Trade Show held at Sydney’s Rosehill Gardens on Tuesday 26 November. Robert Sheldon – Optus national accounts manager and Ming Ma – Optus territory executive Ahmed Hammoud, Mark Stanford, Calvin Zhu from Nestle
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Caltex has received an $8.6 billion takeover offer from Canadian convenience giant Couche-Tard. Caltex confirmed in a ASX announcement today it had received an “unsolicited, conditional, confidential, non-binding and indicative proposal” from the Laval-based firm which operates 5,000 stores across Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, Japan, China, and Indonesia. The takeover would also need
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Lion CEO Stuart Irvine today announced that Kirin Holdings and Lion have reached an agreement to sell the Lion Dairy & Drinks business to the China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited (Mengniu Dairy) for AUD $600 million. The sale includes all white milk, milk-based beverages, yoghurt, juice and water ice brands and assets. It also includes
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IGA has launched two national TVCs with a seasonal twist over Christmas, that are inspired by real stories. The ads continue to highlight the special relationships IGA retailers have with their local customers and suppliers. This latest work builds on the IGA TVCs launched eight weeks ago by The Core Agency. The TVCs continue with Shane Jacobson, recounting
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Distributor Metcash has been unable to save its long-standing supply agreement with 7-Eleven, with Metcash’s chief executive saying the convenience store chain’s terms made the contract commercially unviable. This is the second loss for the company in 18 months, after losing the Drakes distribution contract in South Australia. Metcash shares plunged more than 10 per cent to
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The ACCC is proposing to allow Qantas, BP Australia and independent BP petrol stations to collectively participate in the BP Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Business Reward programs, in a draft determination released last week. The ACCC proposes to grant a five-year authorisation for these arrangements, which include allowing BP to require BP-branded petrol
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7-Eleven Australia opened its newest store at 1002-1006 Howitt Street Wendouree last week. The Wendouree team are looking forward to providing a great experience and offer to Wendouree locals and visitors. There will be approximately 10 team members, including eight team members new to the 7-Eleven business. 7-Eleven Victorian State Manager, Marc Costabile said the
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According to a recent survey conducted by SOTIInc., the majority of Australian shoppers stand ready to embrace the move towards autonomous shopping experiences, such as Amazon Go. Recently launched in the U.S., Amazon Go removes checkout counters and having to line up to pay and allows ‘just walk out shopping’. Autonomous shopping brings with it
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Australia Post and fulfilment technology provider, Doddle, have extended their network of collect and return locations to include IGA supermarkets. Australia Post Collect & ReturnTM will offer shoppers the choice to collect and return online shopping at a diverse network of locations including Post Offices, 24/7 Parcel Lockers supermarkets, pharmacies and department stores nationwide. At
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BP and David Jones have opened their first co-branded store in Bayside, Melbourne. The new store aims to deliver fresh, high-quality products, innovative convenience offers and shape the way Australian consumers shop for food. BP Bayside, on the corner of North Road and Nepean Highway, showcases the new dual-branded look and feel, alongside BP’s quality
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Coca-Cola Amatil today announced it had entered into a Heads of Agreement with global leader in resource management Veolia Australia and New Zealand, to explore opportunities for a recycled plastic processing plant in Australia. The potential recycling plant would focus on recycling PET plastic, which is the material used in plastic bottles. Coca-Cola Amatil’s Group
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Coles has formed a strategic sourcing partnership with leading international retailer Sainsbury’s that will bring new and innovative products to Coles’ shelves to inspire Australian shoppers. Under the partnership, Coles has access to Sainsbury’s world-class supply chain, providing a source of new and exciting products to expand Coles’ exclusive Own Brand range. “We want to
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