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Boost goes big on energy

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Boost Drinks has added 500ml cans to its energy range. They come in Original, Sugar Free Original and Red Berry flavours, and are price-marked at £1. Boost said the launch came on the back of its successful launch of 250ml energy cans and would create…

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