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Fox’s targets new audience with Chewy Mints

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This Spring, Fox’s is launching its new Chewy Mints, marking the brand’s first move outside of the high boil sweet category. Individually wrapped for freshness, Fox’s Chewy Mints have been developed to fill a gap in the market, as while the gums and chews market grew by 12% vs last year and mint flavoured confectionery …

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