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Horlicks teams with Fearne Cotton

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Horlicks reveals new on-pack promotion with Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place app. The hot beverage brand Horlicks has unveiled its latest on-pack promotion, offering shoppers a free three-month subscription to Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place app with every purchase and the chance to win one of 10 ‘Wellness…

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