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Grab-and-go coconut water from Innocent Drinks

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Innocent Drinks is expanding its coconut water range with a new 500ml format, which the company says has been created to meet growing demand for “convenient, on-the-go hydration”. The new single-serve pack joins the existing one-litre SKU, offering a practical solution for operators and consumers…

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