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GroceryAid 2023 award winners revealed

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GroceryAid has announced its 2023 award winners, with 440 organisations achieving an award in recognition of their help in fundraising, increasing awareness and providing expertise for the industry charity throughout last year. Among the Gold winners are the likes of Bestway, Filshill, Henderson Group, Unitas…

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