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Belvoir named official mocktail of Dry January 2026

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Fruit drinks specialist Belvoir Farm has been named official mocktail of the 2026 Dry January challenge. Dry January encourages participants to start 2026 by going alcohol-free for 31 days, resetting their drinking habits. Charlotte Rogers, senior brand manager at Belvoir Farm, said: “Taking part in…

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