UK: Mars rationalises Christmas offering
By: just-food.com | 17 August 2009
Confectionery giant Mars has announced plans to rationalise its Christmas offering, reducing the number of products on offer to focus on 13 SKUs.
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Confectionery giant Mars has announced plans to rationalise its Christmas offering, reducing the number of products on offer to focus on 13 SKUs.

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