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Cruzan Rum, a brand of Beam Suntory, Chicago, has launched the Island Spirit Fund to help the U.S. Virgin Islands and communities across the United States rebuild following the destruction caused by last year’s Hurricane Maria, the company said. 

Stoli Vodka, a brand of Stoli Group USA LLC, New York, announced the launch of its Stoli Harvey Milk limited-edition bottle.

Beneo-Orafti SA, a subsidiary of Südzucker Group, Germany, announced it has officially received FDA approval for two of its dietary fibers: Orafti Inulin and Oligofructose.

Baltimore-based kombucha brewer Mobtown Fermentation announced a new partnership with Coastal Sunbelt Produce, Laurel, Md., that will double the number of states where they can distribute their Wild Kombucha line, the company says.

Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water, a brand of Nestlé Waters North America, Stamford, Conn., released a new limited-edition collection: PERRIERxWILD. 

Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, Wash., announced that their iconic leader and visionary entrepreneur Howard Schultz is stepping down from his role as executive chairman and member of the Board of Directors, effective June 26. He will be honored with the title of chairman emeritus, the company said in a statement. The company will continue to be led by Kevin Johnson, chief executive officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors, it added.

KINKY Beverages, a brand of Mendota Heights, Minn.-based Prestige Beverage Group, released a new can size for its X malt beverage line.