Fortune's rum maker strikes deal with Virgin Islands gov't (Crain's Chicago Business)

(AP) — The U.S. Virgin Islands has negotiated a 30-year revenue deal with the owners of locally produced Cruzan Rum, which has a heritage on St. Croix dating to the 18th century. Cruzan is owned by Deerfield -based Fortune Brands Inc., which makes products ranging from Jim Beam bourbon to ...

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