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Fresh pasta concept Pastino plans UK and international expansion

The fast-casual pasta brand will open three more UK sites before franchising and launching internationally in Zimbabwe and Kenya. Backers include Nabil Mankarious, and the business aims to raise £1.5m in a new EIS funding round.

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