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Urban Eat goes back to its Roots

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UK Food to Go brand, Urban Eat., is reintroducing its plant-based range, Roots, with a fresh look and NPD to entice sandwich lovers everywhere. Launching 9 January 2023 across OOH channels, Roots from Urban Eat. consists of two sandwiches: Cheeze and Pickle and Falafel and Houmous, complete with vegan mayonnaise and crunchy salad. The brand’s …

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