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Tango and 7UP launch Halloween packs

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Britvic’s 7UP and Tango two-litre pack formats have been redesigned with Halloween themes, including fangs, bats and witches’ hats. The new limited edition look is included on Tango Apple, Tango Orange, Tango Cherry and 7UP Zero, two-litre formats. A spokesperson for the company said: “There…

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