1. Department: Food

Bobby’s introduces Mega Sour Spray  

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Bobby’s Foods has unveiled its latest product launch, the Mega Sour Spray Can, that aims to shake up the confectionery aisle with its distinctive design and flavours. With each shake of the Mega Sour Spray Can it emits the sound of a spray paint can.…

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