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Reese’s Fast Break bar to hit shelves

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The Reese’s brand is expanding its UK portfolio with the launch of the Reese’s Fast Break bar, a combination of chewy nougat and peanut butter in a milk chocolate-flavour coating. The launch aims to add a fresh twist to traditional chocolate bars, says Reese’s, which…

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