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Spar unveils new pet food range

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Spar is launching an own-brand pet food range under its Spar International label, Spar N°1, in a move designed to “provide shoppers with an even wider choice of quality, everyday essential pet food products at great prices”. The new range includes: Spar N°1 Cat multi-pack in Jelly (£3.25) Spar N°1 Dog Alucup with Chicken and …

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