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Historic lozenge brand launches sugar-free version

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Mentholated lozenge brand Jakemans is to launch a sugar-free variant in January. The sugar-free lozenges will come in a 50g bag with a recommended retail price of £1.29. Elizabeth Hughes-Gapper, brand manager, said: “It is important we offer our customers a variety of flavours and we are absolutely thrilled we are absolutely thrilled to be …

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