A trio of McVitie’s Digestives biscuits are being launched by Pladis to help offer consumers a tasty treat to nibble on when cheering for Great Britain at the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The new biscuits come in the Marmalade on Toast, Cherry Bakewell and Strawberries & Cream flavor options, which are all inspired by iconically British treats. Consumers can have their say with which one is their favorite using the hashtag #SaveYourFave with the most popular option becoming a permanent offering.
Brand Director for McVitie's at Pladis UK&I Emma Stowers spoke on the new biscuits saying, "Team GB and McVitie’s both have a proud heritage and have been bringing British people together for many years. As part of our partnership we knew that we wanted to create a big buzz around this year’s Olympic Games and help the nation cheer on Team GB from their own homes. And, what better way to do this than by launching a range of distinctively British, limited-edition flavors to the McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives range?"
Patriotic British Biscuit Flavors
Three New McVitie’s Digestives Flavors are Being Launched
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