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Carlsberg Britvic launches new Pepsi flavours

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Carlsberg Britvic has launched new Strawberries ‘N’ Cream and Cream Soda flavoured Pepsi designed to give retailers the chance to recruit younger shoppers to the cola category. The range is now available to convenience stores and taps into the growing demand for flavoured cola particularly…

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