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SGF strengthens public affairs team

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The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has added to their public affairs team with the appointment of Aidan Smith who this week has taken up the new post of public affairs assistant. This completes the successful refresh of the team. Aidan joins the Public Affairs Team at a very busy time for the Federation and will play …

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