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Haribo launches new limited-edition Awesome Axolotls

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Haribo launches new limited-edition Awesome Axolotls to for summer. Available for a limited time only and inspired by the real-life quirky creatures that have taken the gaming world and social media by storm, Haribo is bringing these animals to life in time for summer holidays. Available in 160g packs, each bag is packed with brightly-coloured …

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