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Gatorade, inventor of the sports drink, is getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes

  • On Thursday, PepsiCo announced a major repositioning of Gatorade, shifting the brand's focus beyond athletes to non-athletes with a new 'Advanced Hydration System' and updated visual identity.
  • Roughly 150 new brands have entered the hydration space since 2020, prompting Mike Del Pozzo, President of PepsiCo Beverages U.S., to describe the resulting messaging as 'diluted and confusing' for consumers.
  • Gatorade is removing artificial colors and sweeteners from its lineup; Gatorade Lower Sugar, launched last month, has 75% less sugar and is already one of the company's biggest sellers, Del Pozzo said.
  • The company cut prices on certain multipacks to align with consumer expectations, while 'Gatorlyte Longer Lasting'—designed for extended hydration during long flights or workdays—will launch next year.
  • Euromonitor soft drinks research lead Howard Telford said Gatorade must prove it can grow in zero-sugar categories, noting that hydration is no longer 'exclusive to traditional sports drinks.
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Not an athlete? PepsiCo says you need Gatorade anyway

Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.

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