New energy drink launches consumer challenge on TikTok
December 20, 2019
Pittsburgh-based GNC Holdings Inc. announced the launch of MAD PONY ENERGY, available exclusively at the retailer and on GNC.com. Featuring nature-based extract NeuroFactor and 200 mg of caffeine, the new beverage is available in Cherry Berry, Orange Mango and Watermelon.
This was driven by a business model change in China to a royalty license which mitigates risk and reduces marketing investment, but correspondingly decreases revenue by $1.3 million, the company says.
As the summer solstice officially came and went, consumers continue to thirst for refreshing beverages. In the Readers’ Choice: New Product poll for May, Beverage Industry readers’ selected Raspberry Rose and Strawberry Ginger VOSS Flavored Sparkling Water.