V is an energy drink brand produced by Frucor, a New Zealand-based beverage manufacturer. It was launched in Methven, New Zealand in August 1997 and in Australia in 1999. The product's success, a market share over 60% in New Zealand[1] and 42% in Australia,[2] makes it the most popular brand of energy drink in both countries. V is considered a local rival to Red Bull.[3] Frucor says V energy drinks are not intended for children, and they are not recommended for pregnant women or people sensitive to caffeine.[4]
Type | Energy drink |
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Manufacturer | Frucor |
Country of origin | New Zealand |
Introduced | 1997 |
Website | https://v.co.nz/ https://v-energy.com.au/ |
V Energy (also referred to as "V Green"[5]) is the original flavour of V released in 1997.
Blue (also referred to as "V Blue") is a "mysterious" flavour introduced in October 2011[6] which V challenges the drinker to try and work out the flavour.[7]
V Pure is a flavour alternative released in 2016 coming from 6 Natural Ingredients; apple juice, sparkling water, lemon juice, Guarana seed extract, caffeine from green coffee beans and natural V flavour.[8]
V added a second Sugar Free flavour in 2018, themed after summer and the tropics. This product replaced V Zero.[1]
V Tortured Orchard Raspberry Lemonade was introduced in 2018[9][10]
The energy shots (described as "Pocket Rockets") are claimed to be as effective as the larger cans but have an extremely bitter taste that, according to the V Pocket Rocket website, is to stop young children from drinking them.[11]
In 2018, V released 2 Iced Coffee and 2 Iced Chocolate drinks to the New Zealand and Australian Market.[12]
The drink sponsored I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in the UK for its second series in 2003.[13]
In April 2018, V together with donut store chain Donut King released in Australia a V flavoured donut. The donut was sold through Donut King stores nationwide and contained a gooey Guarana filling and covered in green sugar crystals.[14]
V sponsored Back of the Y Masterpiece Television in the mid 2000s.
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