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Heineken UK launches Rum Stripe RTD cocktails

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Heineken UK is expanding the Red Stripe brand with the introduction of a new range of ready-to-drink (RTD) rum cocktails, Rum Stripe by Red Stripe (7.5% ABV), in three flavours: Rum Punch, Cherry & Cranberry and Pineapple & Coconut. Rolling into the convenience channel in…

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