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Biona encourages consumers to try Rye January

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Biona has launched its first ever ‘Rye January’ campaign to encourage consumers to ditch ultra-processed sliced bread and try their natural rye alternative. Biona’s Rye January challenge encourages everyone to swap their usual bread for traditional rye bread throughout January and share their experiences online.…

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