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Ben’s Original Partners with BBC Children in Need

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Ben’s Original has pledged £200k to BBC Children in Need with the introduction of limited edition “Pudsey Packs”. Nick Reade, general manager UK&I, Mars Food & Nutrition, said: “Ben’s Original is proud to partner with BBC Children in Need to help make a meaningful difference…

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