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DIAGEO GREEN GONG Diageo has again been recognised in the Dow Jones World Sustainability Index
FORECOURTS
ASCONA STRENGTHENS NISA LINKS
2020, for the third consecutive
FAST-GROWING
year. The maker of Johnnie
FORECOURT
Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness
OPERATOR ASCONA
has been ranked in the top
GROUP HITS 41
four beverage companies
STORES WITH NISA.
worldwide.
OWN LABEL COFFEE Co-op has unveiled a new ethically-sourced hot drinks brand called Ever Ground as it strengthens its food-to-go offering. The range is being trialled in nine stores this month with products in the range including coffee, hot chocolate and tea. All are
Nisa is continuing to grow its footprint in the forecourt sector following the expansion of independent partner Ascona Group. The fast-growing forecourt operator, who signed a deal to be supplied by Nisa in spring, now has 14 stores converted to the Nisa fascia and a further three due to be completed by the end of the month.
In total 41 stores are now trading with Nisa, all of which will convert to Nisa stores, and plans are in place to grow this number during 2021. Ascona is also showcasing the very first Nisa Express store format which was unveiled at the group’s New County Service Station in Clophill, Bedfordshire in October (pictured).
100% Fairtrade.
COOL IDEA Aldi is launching a 100% recyclable freezer bag with trials taking place in 230 stores in England. Made from a fully recyclable polyethylene and seafood waste, the bags retail at 99p and are also treated with an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of common
SPAR SCOTLAND BACK ON TV Spar Scotland returned to TV screens on Monday with its latest ad campaign. The ads highlight the “great value available” in Spar stores across the country and follow TV campaigns in January and September. Running until 29 November, the latest activity comprises four 20 second adverts running at peak viewing times
on STV over a two-week period. The ads will be supported by a social media campaign, in-store radio and in-store POS. Promotions will focus on nine key deals from brands including: Golden Wonder, Walkers Doritos, IrnBru, Coca-Cola, Magners, Tennent’s, Kopparberg, Kellogg’s, Birds Eye and Aunt Bessie’s.
types of bacteria and mould. If the trial is successful, the bags will be rolled out UK-wide.
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