The Man’go’ to Drink This Summer

Julie Nash — Fri, 28 May 2021 13:00:37 +0000

Thirst quenching Boost Energy Mango 250ml can keeps customers cool as temperatures rise.

As we head into the Summer period consumers are looking for that refreshing hit of flavour to lift their spirits and transport them to somewhere more exotic. And with the unquestionable demand for flavoured energy drinks (accounting for 30% of the stimulation market and growing*^) and the popularity of the Mango category, leading drinks company, Boost, have launched a Mango energy flavour in a 250ml can to the local market.

Through market research, Boost Drinks found that consumers are choosing more fruity, tropical flavours with Mango being the clear winner at tickling tastebuds which has experienced a 22% year-on-year growth in consumer popularity**.

This was one of the deciding factors in Boost expanding its energy range, explained Fran Matthews, Boost Brand Manager.

“Our new Boost Energy Mango flavour is a taste sensation”, said Fran. “We are so excited to get the 250ml can into the hands of consumers across Northern Ireland and at the great price of 59p per can. It is made with natural flavouring so it’s both refreshing and satisfying – what better way to cool down this summer.”

Boost is the only energy drinks brand to introduce Mango flavour in a 250ml can.

Boost society member, and Miss NI finalist, Abbie Parkinson, 24, gets a bit fruity as Boost announces the NI launch of Boost Energy Mango 250ml.
Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye

Thirst quencher

Fran continued: “Boost Energy Mango is a real thirst quencher and with the growth in popularity of the flavour, the timing couldn’t be better for our new arrival. When creating this incredible new product, we wanted to ensure a genuine Mango hit with every mouthful, so we chose natural flavouring and colours.

“The feedback from consumers has been very positive so pick up a taste of summer in a can at independent retailers now and start your summer countdown with Boost Energy Mango.”

Northern Ireland independent retailers will welcome the news that Boost is supporting the new product launch with a strategic marketing plan.

Marketing support

Fran concluded: “We are investing in wide-ranging marketing support for Boost Energy Mango including trade and consumer PR, print and digital advertising, lots of product on shelves and sampling activity, that will help drive lots of customers to independent retailers here.

“We’re also throwing a tropical themed party in Belfast and partnering with Belfast Live and Cool FM to give two lucky people in Northern Ireland the chance to win a summer beach break, it really is Mango madness!”

Boost Drinks was established in 2001, launching in Northern Ireland in 2003 and now owns the province’s top selling soft drink within the local independent convenience channel*. Boost is available in various pack formats across seven core Energy flavours, Sport and Iced Coffee.

Sources:

*IRI Marketplace Data, Symbols & Independents, Unit Sales w/e 27.12.20

**IRI Marketplace Data Symbols & Independents 52 weeks volume sales to 6th September 2020

*^IRI Marketplace Data Symbols & Independents 52 weeks volume sales to 27thDecember 2020

^*IRI Marketplace Data Symbols and Independents 52 weeks volume sales to 29th November 2020

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Northern Ireland’s best-selling soft drink brand* adds Mango to popular Energy range

Julie Nash — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:29:04 +0000

The unquestionable demand for flavoured energy drinks in Northern Ireland, coupled with the popularity of the Mango flavour, has driven leading drinks company Boost to launch an Energy Mango 250ml can variant to the local market.

The brand is demonstrating its commitment to the independent convenience sector by introducing the new on-trend Mango flavour, which is one of the fastest growing flavours in the energy drink category and is growing at +22% year-on-year in volume sales**.

Great taste

Jack Taylor, Trade Marketing Manager at Boost, said: “We continue to deliver great taste with our energy range and our latest Mango NPD really is a taste of summer in a 250ml can. Our new mango will also retain our 59p price mark, therefore providing great value to the consumer without compromising on the great cash margins for retailers.

“Flavours now make up 30% of the stimulation market*^ and are in 12% growth year-on-year^* which is why we’re delighted to be expanding our flavour portfolio to allow retailers to further capitalise on this growth opportunity. In addition, we are the only mainstream brand to offer the hugely popular Mango flavour in 250ml can size.

“To support retailers, we are investing in a wide-ranging marketing drive for Boost Energy Mango including trade and consumer PR, print and digital advertising, a distribution drive and sampling activity,” concluded Jack.

Multi-channel marketing

To support the NPD launch, Boost is activating a multi-channel marketing communications campaign across both trade and consumer formats, including print, digital and OOH. New POS in the form of Mango Wobblers and Shelf Talkers will be available for retailers to order for free from the website – https://www.boostdrinks.com/boost-trade/help-me-increase-sales/point-of-sale-kits/.

Boost is also investing in distribution driving activity to help land the product on-shelf and the brand will be conducting sampling from some retail stores. The new Mango flavour is now available in wholesale in 24 x 250ml cases.