The functional attributes of energy drinks have helped the category post growth despite the challenges of the pandemic. Although energy drinks recorded 12.6% growth for the 52 weeks ending May 16, energy shots contracted 3.4%.
Limited-edition MTN DEW GAME FUEL CouRageous Sherbet available on GameFuel.com
June 18, 2021
MTN DEW GAME FUEL, the brand developed by and designed for gamers, announced the launch of a new flavor created in partnership with video game streaming personality Jack "CouRage" Dunlop. The brand's new collaboration with the popular streamer coincides with the launch of a limited-edition flavor that's perfect for summer: MTN DEW GAME FUEL CouRageous Sherbet, it says.
Report reveals notable consumer interest in carbonated beverages
June 14, 2021
Chicago-based Information Resources Inc. (IRI) announced the release of its 2020 New Product Pacesetters, the 26th annual report revealing the top new product launches across food and beverage and non-food sectors.
Riff expanded its product offerings with the introduction of Riff Energy+ Immunity, the brand’s first sparkling energy drink focused on plant-powered energy and immunity benefits.
Energy drink launch coincides with ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ animated series launch
May 7, 2021
G FUEL is releasing two new G FUEL Sparkling Hydration flavors: Black Cherry and Kiwi Strawberry. The launch coincides with Disney's "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," an original Disney+ animated series that made its debut May the fourth, also known as Star Wars Day.
BIG3 players, coaches will be featured in Monster Energy POS promotions
March 31, 2021
BIG3, a three-on-three pro basketball league founded by Ice Cube featuring All-Stars, Hall of Famers and World Champions, announced Monster Energy as the official energy drink of the league.
MTN DEW RISE ENERGY offers mental boost, immune support
March 17, 2021
In partnership with NBA icon, businessman and philanthropist LeBron James, MTN DEW announced the launch of RISE ENERGY, an energy drink specifically formulated with ingredients to kick off the morning with a mental boost, immune support, and zero grams of added sugar, the company says.
Fans can win a share of $100,000 in largest instant win promotion
February 1, 2021
To help people succeed in getting even more stuff done, 5-hour ENERGY launched its new promotion — as the Official Sponsor of Getting Stuff Done — its largest promotion to date, giving fans the chance to enter to win a share of $100,000 through June 30, it says.