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Oreo teams with Pac-Man

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Oreo has partnered with Pac-Man with special edition cookies and custom Oreo Pac-Man. Each Oreo can be scanned to unlock exclusive gaming experiences or enter the barcode from any participating pack to be in with a chance of winning prizes. Perrine Pierrard-Willaey, marketing director Europe…

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