Sporade

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Sporade
Brand Sporade Glass Bottle 475 ml.jpg
Type Sports drink
Manufacturer Ajegroup
Country of origin Peru
Introduced2004
Variantslemon, mandarin orange, passion fruit, tropical

Sporade is a Peruvian brand of sports drink owned by Ajegroup. [1] Launched in 2004, it has successfully wrestled market share from Gatorade thanks to its lower price. [2]

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References

  1. (in Spanish) Ajegroup Sporade product information
  2. (in Spanish) La República, Rehidratante nacional destrona a gigante internacional de bebidas. March 21, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2008.