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J20 unveils redesign and Airbnb giveaway

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J2O has rolled out a new look across its core fruit blends that aims to bring ‘vibrancy to shelves across retail and inject more fun into shopper’s social occasions, reinforcing itself as a key adult soft drink choice’. The new packaging will keep the brand…

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