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Biona launches new Thai Red Curry Paste

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The organic food supplier, Biona, has announced the launch of a new organic Thai Red Curry Paste which is available to retailers from January onwards, with an RRP of £3.39. This medium-hot Thai Red Curry Paste is fully vegan and replaces sugar with agave syrup.…

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