Page 4 - Conveniece World Magazine Nov/Dec 2020

Contents PETROL & CONVENIENCE SUMMARY 7 Ampol, Coles, Metcash, New Sunrise, NightOwl, UCB and Woolworths reflect on 2020. KEY HEADLINES 12 A snapshot of headlines that defined 2020. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS 14 A snapshot of innovative new products, line extensions and packaging updates from the past year. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS 18 Metcash Food Merchandise Director Grant Ramage. 20 New Sunrise Managing Director Steve Cardinale. INDUSTRY INSIGHT 22 Supporting local is the new preferred premium, PLAY MR. 23 Food and grocery’s vital place in Australia, AFGC. 24 No smoke without ire over vaping products, NRA. 25 Business excellence recognised at franchising awards, FCA. 26 Welcome back Melbourne! ASBFEO. 27 Supporting local business, ALNA. 28 Sustainability efforts shift to encompass human welfare, Mintel. 30 P&C growth revived, IRI. 31 Why training your café team is a wise investment, WKSHOP. CAFÉ PROFILE 32 Sydney café satisfies with sophistication and substance. ON THE SHELF 34 The latest developments from Just Water, belVita, Food for Health, Tasti, Arnott’s, Monster Energy, Mr Lee’s, and Denada. MARKETING MIX 36 Recent brand activity from Red Bull and Ampol, and Adludio and Inskin Media. FEATURES AND CATEGORY REVIEWS 37 The rise of café in convenience. 41 Confectionery looks to make comeback. THE BEVERAGE GUIDE 52 Economic and social repair for drinks industry, Australian Beverages Council and International Council of Beverages Associations. 54 Tapping into the low and no alcohol market, Product Year of the Year Australia. 58 Driving summer beverage success. 72 Product listings. 77 Directory listings. 81 Distributor listings. BUSINESS FEATURE 83 Supply chain and logistics: a trace of common sense. ACAPMA PETROLEUM INDUSTRY REPORT 87 What a year! 88 Woolworths and PFD merger requires scrutiny. 89 NSW elects to extend biofuels laws. 2 CONVENIENCE WORLD NOV/DEC, 2020