Aquarius (sports drink)

The Aquarius logo.

Aquarius is a mineral sports drink manufactured by The Coca-Cola Company. It originated in, and was first introduced in 1983 in Japan as a grapefruit-flavored sports drink,[1] as a response to a competitor's brand of sports drink called Pocari Sweat. It was introduced to Spain and Portugal in 1991, and it was the official drink of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.[2][3] The brand has been heavily marketed by giving away free samples in sporting events.[4] Currently, it is marketed in Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Luxembourg, Macau, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, Spain and Taiwan[5] and the majority of its consumers are non-athletes.[3]

Aquarius is available in the following flavors: Carrot Orange, Citrus Blend, Grapefruit, Honey Lemon, Lemon, Orange, Watermelon, Red Peach, Blueberry.[5] The availability of these flavors changes from country to country.

In Malaysia, Maldives and Brazil, bottled water is also available under the Aquarius brand.[5]

Aquarius worldwide

Argentina

In Argentina, is also available under the brand of "Aquarius by Cepita". Cepita is a Coca-Cola local juice based-product company.

Belgium

Brazil

Chile

In Chile, is also available under the brand of "Aquarius by Andina".

China

Hong Kong and Macau

Iceland

Indonesia

Japan

Mexico

In Mexico, a sparkling water with a hint of flavors is available under the Aquarius brand.

Netherlands

Perú

In Peru, "Aquarius Frugos" is sold nationwide in 500 ml plastic bottles in the flavors manzana (apple), pera (pear) and pìña (pineapple).

Portugal

Spain

United States

In the United States, Coca-Cola renamed their brand of spring water known as Spring! to Aquarius Spring! in 2009 (originally known as Dannon spring water, it was first renamed Spring! By Dannon and then just Spring! after The Coca-Cola Company purchased the brand in 2005).

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