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Aquarius (drink)
Aquarius (アクエリアス) is an American-owned Japanese brand of 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, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, China, France, 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 and the Maldives, bottled water is also available under the Aquarius brand.
Aquarius worldwide
Argentina
In Argentina, "Aquarius by Cepita" is a flavored water brand. Cepita is a local juice brand owned by Coca-Cola.
Belgium and Luxembourg
Chile
In Chile, it is also available under the brand of "Aquarius by Andina".
China
In China,it is sold under the brand of "Shuidongle" because Shanghai Maling Aquarius Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Bright Food owns the trademark "Aquarius" in China.
France
Hong Kong and Macau
Replaced Bonaqua BonActive in the early 2010s.
Indonesia
Japan
Morocco
Netherlands
Peru
In Peru, "Aquarius Frugos" is sold nationwide in 500 ml plastic bottles.
Portugal
Serbia
Spain
Switzerland
Vietnam
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