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BUBS, VIRAL SWEDISH CANDY BRAND HAS LANDED STATESIDE
BUBS, the iconic Swedish candy brand and social media sensation, today announced its long-awaited arrival in the U.S. Beginning in August 2025, consumers can find the brand's signature foamy and gummy candies at major retailers nationwide, including Target, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, CVS and Walgreens.
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