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Doritos Dinamita festive fund to support local communities

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PepsiCo has launched a “Doritos Dinamita Festive Fund” to give five convenience retailers the chance to win cash prizes to put towards a community event or local causes. The £2,000 fund will be split to offer one store a £750 share, one store £500 and…

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