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New Biona Ginger and Tumeric cooking paste hits shelves

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Biona, the organic food supplier, has launched a new organic Ginger and Turmeric paste which will be available to retailers from March onwards, with an RRP of £3.19. Biona’s organic Ginger and Turmeric paste is a ready-to-use blend that caters to both convenience and wellness…

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