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Brand updates from Nichols

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Nichols has revealed a series of launches, brand refreshes and a campaign-first for this spring. Nichols is celebrating a year of innovation and newness across brands and all channels with Levi Roots Soft Drinks, Slush Puppie Fizzie and Vimto. Angela Reay, group marketing director at…

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