# Energizing Citrus Drinks The Iconic Orange Juice SunnyD Will Now be Available as an Energy Drink By M | Published 2014-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyd References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/beverages/sunnyd-enters-the-energy-drink-race-with-sunnyd-x/) & [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2014/06/news-sunny-delight-now-comes-in-energy-drink-version.html) If you remember the delicious orange SunnyD drink from when you were a kid, you’ll be happy to learn that it’s making a clear comeback in [energy drink form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumex-energy). The drink is cleverly called SunnyD X and will offer the same sugary orange flavor as the nostalgic juice—but with a little boost of energy. While most people expect that a SunnyD energy drink would come solely in an orange flavor, the SunnyD X actually comes in a wide array of tantalizing tangs. Along with infamous orange, the SunnyD X will also be available in [lemon lime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-lemonade-energy-drink) and fruit punch. Unlike most [conventional energy drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-energy-drink), the SunnyD X doesn’t have taurine or caffeine in it so it’s a bit better for you to drink—as far as energy drinks go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flavored Energy Drinks:** The introduction of SunnyD X in different tangs reflects a trend in the energy drink market towards flavored options. - **Healthier Energy Drinks:** The absence of taurine and caffeine in SunnyD X highlights the increasing demand for energy drinks that prioritize health benefits. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** The comeback of SunnyD as an energy drink taps into the trend of leveraging nostalgia to attract consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** The launch of SunnyD X showcases opportunities for innovation and expansion within the beverage industry, particularly in the energy drink segment. - **Flavoring Industry:** The diverse range of tangs offered by SunnyD X opens up avenues for collaboration and product development within the flavoring industry. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** The success of SunnyD X's nostalgia marketing campaign demonstrates the potential for creative strategies to engage consumers and drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tangy Orange Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyd-vodka-seltzer.md) - [Sour Juice Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boost-energy-tropical-fruit-sour-punch.md) - [Energy Beverage Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-hour-energy.md) - [Popsicle-Inspired Fruit Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-sherbet-sunnyd.md) - [Nostalgic Sports Nutrition Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/an-supps-and-tang.md) - [Citrus-Flavored Clean Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtue-clean-energy-orange.md) - [Energy-Boosting Juice Tonics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-tonic.md) - [Energizing Kumquat Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumquat-energy.md) - [Lifestyle-Driven Canned Fruit Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropicana-brands.md)