1. Department: Food

Echo Falls releases Watermelon and Kiwi exclusively for Booker

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Echo Falls is launching a Watermelon and Kiwi Fruit Fusion exclusively available to Booker customers from March to May. With a 9% ABV, the new launch will appeal to a young consumer demographic as it taps into a demand for RTD cocktails and sweet ciders…

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