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Premier Foods expands Fareshare giveaway

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Premier Foods launches “Win a Dinner, Give a Dinner” promotion in support of food redistribution charity Fareshare. For the third year running the on-pack activation will offer shoppers the chance to win a £10 food voucher for a retailer of their choice and for every…

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