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Country Choice launches premium ready to bake cookies

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Country Choice has launched a new selection of premium quality, ready to bake cookies, as it continues to meet the growing demand for indulgent, high-quality sweet treats. Convenience retailers can offer them as a premium, standalone addition to their existing sweet bakery selection. The new…

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