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# Energy-Boosting Waters
These Functional Drinks are Designed to Boost Brain Power

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-07 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-drinks
References: [foodbev](http://www.foodbev.com/news/hoop-polska-launches-a-series-of-functional-drinks-onto-the-market/) & [arctic.pl](http://www.arctic.pl/)

'Hoop Polska' recently debuted a line of functional drinks that are designed to boost energy and mental balance. While energy drinks offer a caffeinated kick, many people are looking for a different kind of pick-me-up. These functional drinks are infused with healthy ingredients to provide a more natural energy boost.

The new 'Arctic+' drinks consists of flavored waters enhanced with active ingredients. Each of the five drinks offers a different kind of boost so users can choose a beverage the suits their specific needs. For example, the 'Arctic+ Magnesium' is specially designed to support mental balance and strengthen the immune system. On the other hand, the 'Arctic+ Guarana' provides a [natural boost of energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-energy-drinks) to increase endurance and support regeneration.

Collectively, the beverages are designed for those who are looking for a healthier alternative to sugary energy drinks.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 68% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Functional Drinks:** Opportunity to create innovative functional drinks infused with healthy ingredients for natural energy boost.
- **Flavored Waters:** Opportunity to develop flavored waters with active ingredients to offer different types of energy and health benefits.
- **Healthy Energy Boost:** Opportunity to tap into the market demand for healthier alternatives to sugary energy drinks with natural energy-boosting properties.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for beverage companies to develop and market functional drinks with health benefits as an alternative to traditional energy drinks.
- **Functional Food Industry:** Opportunity to expand product offerings in the functional food industry by introducing functional flavored waters with active ingredients.
- **Wellness Industry:** Opportunity to cater to the wellness market by providing healthy energy-boosting options that promote mental balance and immune system support.

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