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Marlboro men see bright future with Kraft spinoff

Tobacco giant Altria Group (formerly Philip Morris) will let its Kraft Foods division go in March, distributing its majority stake to shareholders. The spinoff should boost revenue for both companies and distance the food-and-beverage behemoth from the sting of anti-smoking lawsuits.

- CN

Vodka headache for EU

Traditionalist vodka producers within the EU have urged the body to impose stricter ingredient qualifications on beverage labels. Though vodka is usually distilled from potatoes or grain, some upstart companies have employed ingredients like molasses or fruit. Either way, the hangover stinks.

- CB