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Pladis unveils 2024 festive range

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Pladis has unveiled the McVitie’s festive line-up for 2024 that includes a festive flavour relaunch, seasonal packaging and the return of Christmas assortments and gifting options. Pladis is bringing back the McVitie’s Gingerbread Flavour Milk Chocolate Digestives. The new addition will be joined by festive…

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