Supplier News

To celebrate Halloween this year, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has unveiled a new on-pack promotion for Fanta, giving consumers the chance to win epic prizes or scary surprises. 

The on-pack promotion will help retailers tap into consumer demand for soft drinks at Halloween –specifically flavoured carbonates, which enjoyed an extra £5.5m in sales in the run up to Halloween last year. 

The campaign will capitalise on Fanta’s longstanding popularity during the spooky season, in fact 1 in 4 flavoured carbonates purchased in October 2020 was a Fanta.  

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is delighted to announce that WRS Systems, a supplier of POS systems, has joined ACS as a new Connect member.

WRS has expanded over the past to become a significant supplier of POS systems to the hospitality and retail market, in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

The company has expanded in a manner that has enabled it to ensure the levels of support and development are maintained across its portfolio, but also understands that any solution provided to a client now must be ‘future-proof’.

Content supplied by RH Amar: 

With the increasing number of people deciding to staycation rather than travel further afield this year, who are looking for inspiration that replicates the food they usually find on their travels, Crespo olives & capers are the perfect choice. Crespo is the UK’s #1 brand olives & capers, produced under the Mediterranean sunshine, and offers a full range of products perfect for summer entertaining and al fresco dining.

Content supplied by Cottage Delight: 

There is a treat in store for Britain’s wholesalers, convenience retailers and shoppers with the launch of The Great British Pantry and their range of premium sauces, condiments and preserves from the highly trusted and respected Cottage Delight family.

Content supplied by EnergyBillKill: 

Every small business in the UK is being urged to take “small, practical steps” this November as part of their journey towards net zero by 2050.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, have launched a new drive to encourage small businesses in the UK to commit to cutting their emissions by half by 2030. 

Through the newly formed hub for this initiative (UK Business Climate Hub) these companies will be able to find practical tools and guides on how they can reduce their CO2 emissions.