# 90s-Style Carbonated Drinks NOCCO Cherry Berry is an Exclusive Flavor Paying Tribute to Arcades By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocco-cherry-berry References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/news/2024/new-products-c4s-frost-collection-plus-hint-nocco-aplos-olipop-more) & [shop.nocco](https://shop.nocco.com/product/cherry-berry/)  Performance beverage brand [NOCCO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocco-berry-rhubarb) took a page from the 90s to launch NOCCO Cherry Berry, a new and exclusive flavor for the United States market that gleans from the arcade gaming experience. Slim, 12-ounce cans of the Cherry Berry flavor boast 200 milligrams of caffeine, 3,000 BCAAs, and four essential vitamins. This vegan-friendly sugar-free carbonated beverage that tastes like crushed berries and cherries melds the flavor of tart, juicy cherries and sweet strawberries, and helps to replenish the mind and body with Vitamins B6, B12, plus niacin and biotin. Targeting a new generation of active individuals, students and gamers who need convenient ways to refuel and replenish, NOCCO Cherry Berry can be found on the brand's site, [TikTok Shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-cranberry-blizz) and on [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-pop-soda-1). Fans of the brand are already familiar with previously released fruity flavors like Melon Blast, Juicy Razz and Blood Orange. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgia-infused Beverages:** Leveraging the emotional appeal of the 90s, brands can create a sense of connection and loyalty with consumers yearning for a taste of the past. - **Functional Carbonated Drinks:** Combining essential vitamins and amino acids, this trend merges refreshment with health benefits, appealing to active and health-conscious consumers. - **Gaming-themed Marketing:** Targeting gamers and students through specialized flavor profiles and nostalgic references taps into the growing intersection of gaming culture and lifestyle branding. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** Innovative flavors and functional ingredients in the beverage sector offer new opportunities for market differentiation and consumer engagement. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Products like NOCCO Cherry Berry align with the increasing consumer demand for health-boosting ingredients and clean labels. - **E-commerce and Digital Retail:** The rise of platforms like Amazon and TikTok Shop emphasizes the shift towards digital marketing and online purchasing behaviors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Summertime-Inspired Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocco-berry-rhubarb.md) - [Nostalgic Caffeinated Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-ice-caffeine-cherry-cola.md) - [Team-Branded Blueberry Energy Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-lion-blueberry.md) - [Low-Sugar Cherry Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfy-cherry-cola.md) - [Tart Wild Cherry Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblr-wild-cherry-chillr.md) - [Functional Mango-Flavored Fitness Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocco-mango-del-sol.md) - [Candy-Flavored Performance Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4-energy-aminos.md) - [Cola-Flavored Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celsius-sparkling-cherry-cola.md) - [Fruit-Forward Sugar-Free Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irnbru-cherry.md)