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Deli To Go opens in East of England Co-op stores

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The East of England Co-op is responding to the growing demand for deli food by rolling out Deli To Go sections in 16 of its Food store locations. The regional retailer is targeting shoppers looking to purchase high-quality produce, experiment with flavours and try new…

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