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Mrs Elswood launches ‘some punch in your lunch’ ad campaign

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The gherkin brand Mrs Elswood, part of the Empire Bespoke Foods portfolio, is launching its first TV advertising campaign highlighting how a ‘humble’ gherkin can liven-up a sandwich. The six-figure creative campaign kicks off across TV and paid digital, including ITV Good Morning Britain on…

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