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In focus | Grown-up choices: Adult soft drinks

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At Christmas, soft drinks are not just for kids. Although many grown-ups prefer to indulge in their favourite alcoholic tipple over the festive season, there are many for whom the soft option will make a refreshing change – whether that’s because they are driving, keeping an eye on their health, don’t drink alcohol at all, …

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