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Energy drink Sneak to join World of Sweets

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Sneak Energy is being exclusively distributed by confectionery distributor World of Sweets in its drive to take the product mainstream. The confectionery giant will be stocking its range of 500ml energy drinks including Sneak Energy Tropikilla, Sneak Energy Purple Storm, Sneak Energy Raspberry Lemonade and…

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