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The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), Washington, D.C., launched a public education campaign to remind adults to keep hand sanitizer out of reach of children.

Sparkling Ice, made by Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Co., announced its first-ever Cheers to Heroes campaign to celebrate America's everyday hometown heroes, in conjunction with its fifth annual partnership with the Honor Flight Network. Throughout the campaign, Sparkling Ice has pledged to give back $400,000 to unsung heroes through various initiatives including their new Cheers to Heroes contest, a donation to the Honor Flight Network, and by creating moments to surprise and delight everyday consumers.

Comax Flavors, Melville, N.Y., announced that Chairman and Founder Dr. Peter J. Calabretta passed away Jan. 19 at the age of 85.

Sweetener developer PureCircle introduced Sigma Syrup, a new stevia ingredient that will be extremely valuable to beverage and food manufacturers, it says.

Celsius Holdings Inc., Boca Raton, Fla., reported financial results for the year and quarter ended Dec. 31, 2019.

Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., announced additional steps it is taking to reduce its brewery production activities in Mexico to a level that safeguards the environment and avoids irreversible impact to its operations. 

In the United States, IRI National Consumer Panel data shows customers are both making more trips and buying larger baskets in the most recent two weeks. Both pantry stocking and smaller quick trips were up significantly.