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Cold front | In focus: Frozen food and ice-cream

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People are increasingly choosing to stay in and entertain at home rather than go out. Convenience plays a significant part in this social shift, as consumers are looking for easy-to-prepare products that can be served quickly – and frozen food fits the bill perfectly. About…

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