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Spar Brand launches new sweets

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Spar is launching five new own label lines to its overall confectionery range. Available in participating stores around the UK from 9 January, these five new lines will sit under the take home confectionery and impulse categories. Joining the take home confectionery category are Giant Strawberries, which are vegan and vegetarian friendly, Yummy Bears and …

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