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New Bluey Ice Pops joins the World of Sweets freezables range

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World of Sweets has announced the launch of Bluey-branded 12-packs of natural fruit-flavoured freeze-at-home ice pops. The confectionery brand is encouraging retailers to stock up on the new Ice Pops, as well as other best-selling freezables from Warheads, Jolly Rancher and Barratts to drive sales…

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