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Country Choice unveils festive range

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Country Choice, the supplier of in-store bakery and retail foodservice products, has launched its festive range, featuring five new products. They include the Savour It Brie & Cranberry Ciabatta (RRP £5.25), which features Brie and cranberry sauce with port, while the Brie, Port & Cranberry…

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