These Coronation Street licensed food products are arriving at Co-op in the UK to provide avid fans of the long-running soap opera with a delicious option to pick up on their next shopping trip.
Shoppers will be able to enjoy a number of products inspired by the locals in the fictional town of Weatherfield, which includes Roy's Rolls and The Kabin Rhubarb & Custard Cupcakes. The products come as part of the continued partnership since the grocer brand first opened its doors in the aforementioned town of Weatherfield in April 2018. The foods are available now at participating locations where shoppers can pick them up starting at £1.15.
Assistant Partnerships Manager Lois McClure commented on the Coronation Street licensed food products saying, "We’ve had such a great response from customers, colleagues and Coronation Street fans since the launch of the Weatherfield Co-op store in 2018 and we’re excited to continue building on our partnership and our shared sense of community spirit."
Soap Opera-Inspired Snacks
These Coronation Street Licensed Food Products are Arriving at Co-op
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