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Rachel Khoo teams up with Kettle premium crisps

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Kettle, the premium crisps brand, has enlisted TV cook Rachel Khoo as its brand ambassador and “commercial chef”. Khoo said: “I’m delighted to be joining the Kettle family and bringing my flavours from around the world to Kettle brand fans.” Michael Impong, chief marketing officer…

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