Rockstar Energy, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, announced that starting this weekend, the brand wants to “Fuel Your Drive” by giving away $50,000 to help summer travelers across the country get cash back at the pump and stay energized to get to their next destination. In addition to the Memorial Day weekend giveaway, to keep consumers fueled up and energized all summer long, Rockstar Energy will reward travelers with up to $5 cash back when they buy two products now through Labor Day, it says.

VivaStix, a new health-science nutrition and wellness company, announced the launch of its newest product: VivaStix Instant Energy + Electrolytes.

Farmington Hills, Mich.-based Living Essentials, the makers of 5-hour ENERGY products, unleashed a new tsunami of flavor with the release of Tidal Twist. The new Tidal Twist Extra Strength 5-hour ENERGY shot will be sold exclusively at participating 7-Eleven and Speedway stores, beginning this month.

PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., announced the launch of its Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) Edition. This year marks the eighth year of the Greenhouse Accelerator program, and the first-ever Hispanic edition, which focuses on driving growth of emerging Hispanic-owned food and beverage businesses through collaboration and innovation.

Red Bull is encouraging consumers to “reach new heights this summer” with the introduction of its newest Red Bull Edition series flavor: Red Bull Summer Edition Juneberry. The limited-time offering, which has tasting notes of juneberry, red grape, cherry, and red berries with a slight floral finish, currently is available at Walmart and select SONIC Drive-In locations and will be nationwide May 1.

GHOST has found itself well-positioned to deliver on functional energy drinks that meet the lifestyle needs of today’s consumers.

RIOT Energy, an organic energy drink brand from Venice Calif., announced it secured a minority investment from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico, Calif. Sierra Nevada will initially serve as an investor and will eventually produce and package RIOT Energy products at its new 85,000-square-foot facility, CanDo Innovation Center, which is slated to begin operations this summer.

Pressed, a cold-pressed juice and plant-based treats brand, announced expanding its shot offerings with the launch of Beauty Shot.

Ghost Energy announced the launch of its newest flavor: Cherry Limeade, offering a sweet cherry flavor with a bite of lime.

Given the demand for ingredients that support cognitive health and energy enhancement, ingredient suppliers caution that formulation is more complicated than simply adding into the formula.