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LA Foods reaches £100,000 charity milestone through MADL

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Nisa retailer, LA Foods, is continuing to grow its community engagement through its ongoing collaboration with Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity. To date, LA Foods has contributed over £100,000 to local charities and organisations through MADL, showing their dedication to making a lasting…

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