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# Balanced Premium Energy Beverages
UPTIME Energy Introduces New Flavors for the Summer Season

By Amy Duong | Published 2019-04-18 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uptime
References: [uptimeenergy](https://uptimeenergy.com/)

UPTIME is a better-for-you premium energy drink that aims to provide a balanced boost promoting clarity and focus, not a rush of energy. UPTIME has a thoughtful and minimal formulation, incorporating [natural, sparkling flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-energy-blue-glacier) – including two new refreshing flavors for the summer season, Blood Orange and White Peach Lemonade. These new flavors recently launched and are available in both [sugar-free and original cane sugar options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-red-bull-zero). The Blood Orange flavor is available exclusively at 7-Eleven for the first 90 days following the launch.

Each drink is packaged within a 12 oz resealable bottle, consciously designed with sleek aesthetics for those on the go. UPTIME contains 142mg of natural caffeine or about as much as a premium cup of coffee. It is also non-GMO, gluten-free, and contains zero sodium.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 28% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Better-for-you Energy Drinks:** Opportunities for companies to create energy drinks that promote focus and clarity instead of just a rush of energy.
- **Minimal Formulation Beverages:** Innovations in minimal formulation beverages could disrupt the traditional energy drink market.
- **Natural Caffeine Supplements:** Companies may explore natural caffeine supplements as an alternative to traditional energy drinks.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Energy Drinks:** Businesses can focus on creating more low-sugar and natural ingredients in energy drinks.
- **Functional Beverages:** Functional beverage companies could incorporate natural and minimal ingredients into their products for a health-focused market.
- **Supplements:** Supplement companies may explore natural caffeine supplements as a new product line for customers looking for a healthier energy boost.

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