energy drinks
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Odwalla, Inc.
Odwalla, Inc. is engaged in the manufacture of fruit-based beverages such as fruit juices and smoothies. The company also manufactures soy-based beverages and nutritional bars. History Odwalla was created in 1980 by Bonnie Bassett, Gerry Percy and Greg Steltenpohl in Santa Cruz, California. The three founders thought of marketing fruit juices and started the business…
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A New Line of Energy Drink from Campbell Soup
Campbell Soup Corporation has recently introduced its new line of energy drinks to the market. This new product is a combination of its V8 V-Fusion and energy drink, and is aptly named V8 Energy Shots. These energy shots are the company’s answer to providing healthier energy drinks to the market. With a combination of different…
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Are Energy Drinks Bad for Health
Energy drinks are commercial beverages that are promoted as “energy-boosting.” The energy-boosting ability of the drink is attributed to the various vitamins and stimulants present in it. What are Found in Energy Drinks? Common contents of most energy drinks include caffeine and other forms of methylxanthines, taurine, vitamin B complex, carbonated water and herbs. Guarana,…
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The Energy Bar
The energy bar is a type of supplemental food that is shaped like a bar and contains high-energy foods like cereal. This type of food is recommended for those who do not have enough time to eat a nutritious meal. The basic purpose of an energy bar is to cure fatigue, and improve one’s concentration,…
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FDA Investigates Monster Energy Drink and Death Connections
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating allegations that date from 2007 that Monster Energy drinks are thought to have been the cause of five deaths and a heart attack, which was not fatal. The mother of a teenage girl who died after taking the drink for two days consecutively, has filed a lawsuit charging…
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New Flavors from Red Bull Energy Drink
Austrian brand Red Bull, credited with starting the energy drink phenomenon, has introduced flavor extensions – a first for the company. The new flavors, market as Red Bull Editions, include Fresh Lime, Fruity Blueberry, and Sweet Cranberry, and will come in silver, blue, and red cans respectively. Each flavor will provide the same energy and…