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VK Blue multipack launches into the off-trade

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VK are launching an all-new large format pack based on the brands leading flavour, VK Blue. The brand is capitalising on the strength of the VK Mixed pack, the biggest mixed pack in the total off trade and casting a spotlight on Blue by introducing the VK Blue Multipack to the UK off trade. Charlie …

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