Imported into the United States by Dolce Beverage Group LLC, Kick Energy Drink is sweetened with a blend of sucrose, glucose and fructose, resulting in a less sweet aftertaste compared with leading energy drinks, the company says.
According to New York-based market research firm Nielsen, alcohol drinks packaged in a pouch — many of which are marketed as frozen cocktails — approached $200 million in annual sales in measured channels through Aug. 18, 2012.
New York Spring Water Inc. launched VBlast Gator Pit Energy Formula, a sugar-free, taurine-free energy drink with B-complex vitamins, natural flavors and spring water.
At the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) conference in Las Vegas, Red Bull USA, Santa Monica, Calif., announced that it will launch three new flavored energy drinks called Red Bull Editions nationwide in March 2013.