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Gander introduces functionalities to enhance consumer experience

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Anti food waste app Gander has enhanced its user experience by unveiling a series of new features. These include the ability to now search by location rather than just specific stores, an optimised interface to improve useability and the ability to view additional store offers. The news comes as the cost of living continues to …

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