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New snacking range from Biona

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Biona has launched a new range of chocolate covered fruit and nut snacks, which will be available to retailers from May onwards, with an RRP of £2.29. The almonds are oven-roasted, sprinkled with sea salt and coated in dark chocolate. The fruit versions contain freeze-dried…

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