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Birds Eye frozen competition for retailers

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Birds Eye has partnered with Shopt to give 10 independent stores the chance to win a variety of prizes that will help them maximise their frozen food offering and contribute towards rising energy bills. The first-prize winner is set to receive £3,000, including tailored category advice and a variety of Birds Eye, Aunt Bessies and …

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