Consumers increasingly are turning to energy drinks and shots to get them through their day, helping drive the growth of the energy drinks market.

RŌMR, a new lifestyle beverage brand of Alliance Consumer Group (ACG), entered the marketplace with a full line of functional, 3-ounce wellness shots. Two years in the making, the RŌMR line is a dietary supplement, packed with a synergistic blend of natural ingredients, it says. 

This year’s State of the Industry report on energy drinks and shots finds that the energy drink market is showing healthy growth, while energy shots look to find their footing in the “new normal.”

Minneapolis-based So Good So You launched its newest blend: Happy. The organic blood orange guava cold-pressed juice shot is powered by ashwagandha, an adaptogen that helps the body regulate its functions, including mood and mental clarity, the company says.

5-hour ENERGY, a brand of Living Essentials, Farmington Hills, Mich., is kicking the football season off by giving fans the opportunity to win the ultimate football experience: fans enter their product receipts for a chance to win $10,000.

Uncle Matt's Organic, Clermont, Fla., launched its Ultimate Shots line and the entrance into this new category. Crafted with a multitude of functional ingredients and powerful probiotics, Uncle Matt's Organic Ultimate Shots aim to aid specific functions such as immune support, digestion and energy.

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.