Aquarius (beverage) facts for kids
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| Type | Sports drink Functional water Juice (Latin America) |
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| Manufacturer | The Coca-Cola Company |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Introduced | 1983 |
| Related products | Powerade, Gatorade. |
Aquarius (アクエリアス) is a sports drink manufactured by The Coca-Cola Company. It originated in 1978, and was first introduced in 1983 in Japan as a grapefruit-flavored sports drink, as a response to a competitor's brand of sports drink called Pocari Sweat. It was introduced in Spain and Portugal in 1991, and was the official drink of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, 1994 Winter Olympics in Norway, 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and the 2020 Summer Olympics. The brand has been heavily marketed by giving away free samples in sporting events.
Currently, it is marketed in Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, Luxembourg, Macau, Morocco, the Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan and Thailand. The majority of its consumers are non-athletes. Aquarius is available in the following flavors: Citrus Blend, Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange, Watermelon, Red Peach, Blueberry and Tropical. The availability of these flavors changes from country to country.
In Malaysia, the Maldives and Brazil, bottled water is also available under the Aquarius brand.
Contents
Aquarius worldwide
Argentina
In Argentina, is also available under the brand of "Aquarius by Cepita". Cepita is a local juice based-product company owned by Coca-Cola.
- Aquarius Pera (Pear flavored)
- Aquarius Manzana (Apple flavored)
- Aquarius Pomelo (Grapefruit flavored)
- Aquarius Uva (Grape flavored)
- Aquarius Naranja (Orange flavored)
- Aquarius Pomelo Rosado (Pink Grapefruit flavored)
- Aquarius Limonada (Lemonade flavored)
Belgium and Luxembourg
- Aquarius Red Peach
- Aquarius Lemon
- Aquarius Orange
- Aquarius Green Splash
- Aquarius Isotonic Blue Ice
- Aquarius Isotonic Cherry
Brazil
- Aquarius Fresh
Chile
In Chile, it is also available under the brand of "Aquarius by Andina".
- Aquarius Pera (Pear flavored)
- Aquarius Manzana (Apple flavored)
- Aquarius Uva (Grape flavored)
- Aquarius Piña (Pineapple flavored)
- Aquarius Limón (Lemon flavored)
- Aquarius Durazno (Peach flavored)
China
In China，it is sold under the brand of "Shuidongle" (Chinese: 水动乐) because Shanghai Maling Aquarius Co., Ltd.(Chinese: 上海梅林正广和股份有限公司), a subsidiary of Bright Food owns the trademark "Aquarius" in China.
- Aquarius (Grapefruit flavored)
- Aquarius (Lemon flavored)
- Aquarius (Orange flavored)
- Aquarius (Peach flavored)
Germany
- Aquarius Lemon (With Zinc)
- Aquarius Lime (With Magnesium)
- Aquarius Blood Orange (With Magnesium)
Hong Kong and Macau
Replaced Bonaqua BonActive in the early 2010s.
- Aquarius
- Aquarius Sparkling
- Aquarius Vitamin
- Aquarius Zero
- Water+ by Aquarius
Indonesia
- Aquarius
Japan
- Aquarius
- Aquarius Active Diet (Citrus Blend flavored)
- Aquarius Freestyle
- Aquarius Oasis
- Aquarius Real-Pro
- Aquarius Vitamin Guard
- Aquarius Sharp Charge
- Aquarius Zero
- Aquarius Water
- Aquarius Peach
Morocco
- Aquarius (Lemon flavored)
Netherlands
- Aquarius Blood Orange (With Magnesium)
- Aquarius Lime (With Magnesium)
- Aquarius Isotonic Blue Ice
- Aquarius Lemon
- Aquarius Orange
- Aquarius Isotonic Cherry
Peru
In Peru, "Aquarius Frugos" is sold nationwide in 500 ml plastic bottles.
- Aquarius Pera (Pear flavored)
- Aquarius Manzana (Apple flavored)
- Aquarius Piña (Pineapple flavored)
- Aquarius Naranja (Orange flavored)
Portugal
- Aquarius (Lemon flavored)
- Aquarius Laranja (Orange flavored)
- Aquarius Zero Laranja (Sugarless, Orange flavored)
Serbia
- Aquarius Lemon (With Zinc)
- Aquarius Blood Orange (With Magnesium)
Spain
- Aquarius (Lemon flavored)
- Aquarius Naranja (Orange flavored)
- Aquarius Zero (Sugarless, Lemon flavored, previously known as Aquarius Libre)
- Aquarius Zero Naranja (Sugarless, Orange flavored, previously known as Aquarius Libre Naranja)
Switzerland
- Aquarius Lemon (With Zinc)
- Aquarius Blood Orange (With Magnesium)
Vietnam
- Aquarius
See also
In Spanish: Aquarius (bebida) para niños
