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World of Sweets becomes the UK distributor for US Clif brand

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World of Sweets is growing its range of healthier snacking products and will become the official UK distributor for Clif products across the UK. World of Sweets will be partnering with the team at Mondelez International to grow the American-born Clif brand, offering retailers their…

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