1. CPG: Food

Skittles new citrus variant 

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Mars Wrigley has announced the launch of Skittles Citrus, a mix of five flavours: Orange, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, and Blood Orange. The new variant is set to excite shoppers and drive impulse sales this summer, a key moment for the category. Developed in response to…

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