Packaging Digest
Jones Soda Co. announced details on the relaunch its WhoopAss Energy Drink. In a move that aims to take the beverage to rough, tough category contender among America's $5.4 billion energy drink industry, the reworked WhoopAss features all new edgy packaging, functional new ingredients that boost energy and provide muscle recovery, as well as an updated flavor profile and color, says the company.
"WhoopAss is a product with major potential, but it was ahead of its time when it launched in 1999, slipped to the backburner for Jones, and unfortunately stayed there without getting the proper attention and marketing backing it deserves," commented Bill Meissner, who took over as Jones CEO in April of this year. "Earlier in my career I played a key role in bringing a number of top selling energy drinks from initial concept to household name. This is my territory -- I know the energy drink space, I know what it takes to be successful, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on WhoopAss when I came to Jones. Right now the product only accounts for a small portion of our total sales, and we aim to gain share points in this category and make WhoopAss a major part of Jones' beverage portfolio."
WhoopAss Energy Drink product updates include:
New Flavor and Color
The current bright yellow beverage has changed hues to a deep purple color. The flavor itself has gone from tart and sweet to an exotic, subtle fruit flavor with notes of dragon fruit.
The new product will retail for $2.39 per can MSRP. Jones will debut the new WhoopAss at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show Oct. 5-8 in Atlanta, and it will be readily available on convenience and grocery store shelves this November.
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