The energy drinks and mixes category is maintaining steady growth. However, energy shot sales are flat and suffer from a lack of competition.

Ethan’s has launched an organic energy shot line packed with a naturally caffeinated herbal infusion of green tea and guayusa extracts that provide balanced energy and focus, the company says.

Reed’s Inc. launched its line of Wellness Shots, a variety pack of organic ginger with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to enhance immune health, the company says.

In response to consumers who want more “pep in their step,” the energy drinks and mixes category is maintaining steady double-digit growth.

Sunday Scaries launched YOLO Shots, a line of CBD-infused caffeine shots.

Function, flavor and convenience remain key growth drivers in the energy drinks and shots category.

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.

Detoxwater, a brand of Superleaf LLC, announced the addition of Veralixir, an aloe supplement shot.

In the battle to compete, many manufacturers joined the energy shots segment, creating an entire sub-category.

Living Essentials LLC, Farmington Hills, Mich., released 5-hour TEA shots, a product line that's available in a Peach Tea flavor.