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# Sugar-Free Island-Inspired Lemonades
The Calypso Light Drinks Contain No Sugar and 5 Calories Each

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-27 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calypso-light
References: [drugstorenews](https://drugstorenews.com/calypsos-lemonades-take-lighter-route) & [drinkcalypso](http://www.drinkcalypso.com)

The Calypso Light drinks are a new range of refreshments from the brand that will deliver exceptional flavor and refreshment for lemonade fans to enjoy. The new lemonades come in [four flavor options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonade-splash) including Original Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Ocean Blue Lemonade and Southern Peach Lemonade, which are all contain [zero grams of sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jones-zero-cola) and just five calories each. The drinks will launch in early April 2020 at Kroger locations at a price point of $1.79 with additional retail availability to follow as the year progresses.

CEO of [King Juice Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-kongin-1) David Klavsons spoke on the new Calypso Light drinks saying, "We’re passionate about our island-inspired drinks, and we love watching our community unwind, relax and experience a mini ‘vacation in a bottle.' Launching just in time for summer, the light line is perfect for sugar and carb-conscious consumers; we created these drinks to help more people enjoy all the delicious flavors Calypso is known for, regardless of their diets or health needs.”

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Sugar-free Beverages:** The rise of calorie and sugar-free beverages opens up opportunities for beverage companies to innovate and create flavorful products that cater to health-conscious consumers.
- **Island-inspired Products:** The popularity of island-inspired products, such as the Calypso Light Drinks, presents an opportunity for businesses to create unique and exotic products that evoke feelings of relaxation and vacation.
- **Low-calorie Alternatives:** As more consumers become health-conscious, there is a growing demand for low-calorie alternatives that still deliver great flavor, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create innovative products that cater to this need.

### Where This Applies

- **Beverage Industry:** With the rise of sugar-free, low-calorie beverages, the beverage industry has an opportunity to create new product offerings that cater to health-conscious consumers while still delivering on taste.
- **Food Retail Industry:** As consumers continue to prioritize health and wellness, the food retail industry has the opportunity to expand its offerings to include more low-calorie, sugar-free products that align with these consumer preferences.
- **Hospitality Industry:** The trend towards island-inspired products creates an opportunity for the hospitality industry to create unique and immersive experiences that transport consumers to different parts of the world, even if just for a moment.

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