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New Chupa Chups Slush launched by Rose Marketing

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Rose Marketing UK partners with Chupa Chups to launch new ambient slush pouches. The new Chupa Chups Slush Pouches offer the taste of Chupa Chups as an ambient frozen slush. Available in two iconic flavours: Strawberry and Cola, the slushes are made with real fruit…

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