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Swizzels presents new Atomix range

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Swizzels has launched Atomix, a new confectionery range designed to help convenience retailers and independents drive impulse sales with £1 price-marked packs. The new range reimagines two much-loved Swizzels favourites in an exciting new bite-sized format. Atomix Rainbow Drops and Atomix Refreshers Sour feature a…

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