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Popkin Out at Vita Coco

Vita Coco today announced the news in a press release, which added that company co-founder and CEO Michael Kirban would take on Popkin's responsibilities and serve as interim president.

PepsiCo to Remove Aspartame from Diet Pepsi Products

The company announced the news today, revealing that the aspartame-free versions of Diet Pepsi, Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi, and Wild Cherry Diet Pepsi are slated to hit shelves in August.

Spirits Capital Partners Invests in Maker of Spud Potato Vodka

Spirits Capital Partners (SCP), launched last fall by spirits industry veteran Todd Martin, has formed its second investment partnership, with Spud Partners. SCP earlier had announced its first investment partnership with Real McCoy Spirits.

Three Oregon Distillers Collaborate on Oregon Starka Project

The project is a collaborative effort between three Oregon distillers: Big Bottom Distilling, Bull Run Distilling and Indio Spirits and Distillery. The Big Bottom Starka Vodka, ABV 91 proof, is produced in small batches and is finished in oak casks.