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These independent pharmacies can be a huge part of the Fuse story once it reaches the store shelves. I'll be excited to see how it spreads once the South Florida market takes off. I know that it's been stated before, but the best part about Fuse is that nobody even knows about them yet. I predict that we'll be a pinky no longer by late Summer.
The news has already hit pharma publications. That along with word of mouth should help spread distribution to other independents.
But the use of cursing which is offensive to some is ok? I'm out.
Ha! Of course Fuse has also fooled Cure's management team along with Mission's!! This is the all-time best p&d scheme! I'm dreadfully afraid!!
The manager at my local GNC indicated that they might get their shipment of EJ as early as next Thursday. Of course it wouldn't go on the shelf that day. I plan to follow-up with her next week. Not sure if local or regional managers get to preview the product before it goes to the shelf.
Someone's on the .25 bid @ 305,000!
Sports Chalet has Mission products all over the shelves in the front of their stores.
Dropped in to visit my local GNC today. The store manager is fully aware of the EnerJel product and said that their store will have EJ in a few weeks.
Where are the CA facilities that were referred to in the interview? Was he referring to Cure?
My daughter's park league softball team has started using EJ. Funny thing is, I wasn't the person who told them about it.
Does Red Bull give you tooth decay?
Roughly 30 to 50 percent of American teens consume energy drinks like Red Bull or Monster regularly, which might be having disastrous effects on their teeth
POSTED ON MAY 7, 2012, AT 7:40 AM
A new study claims that energy drinks erode enamel at twice the speed of sports drinks. Photo: CC BY: Tim O'Bryan
The creators of Red Bull claim the energy drink can give you wings, but what does the sugary, caffeinated beverage do to your teeth? A new study comparing energy drinks to sports drinks like Gatorade finds that the high levels of acidity in the former can wreak havoc on a healthy set of pearly whites. Here's what you should know:
Why focus on energy drinks?
"Young adults consume these drinks assuming that they will improve their sports performance and energy levels, and that they are 'better' for them than soda," Poonam Jain, lead author of the study, tells ABC News. Yet, most unknowing consumers are shocked when they learn the drinks "are essentially bathing their teeth in acid." About 30 to 50 percent of American teens consume energy drinks like Red Bull or Monster regularly, and up to 62 percent drink sports drinks like Gatorade or Powerade once a day.
How did researchers test for tooth decay?
Examining 13 different sports drinks and nine energy drinks, the team collected data about pH levels, fluoride, and "titratable acid" — a term that describes acids such as phosphoric and sulfuric acid — by submerging teeth samples in the beverages for 15 minutes. Afterward, researchers immersed the enamel in saliva for two hours, repeating the process four times a day for five days.
What did they learn?
All the drinks eroded tooth enamel, but energy drinks ate into the enamel at twice the speed. Typically, bacteria in the mouth converts the sugar from drinks into acid, which in turn damages the teeth, says Dr. David Katz of the Yale Prevention Center. Energy drinks, which already have a "high acid load," are essentially "cutting out the middleman on the way to tooth decay." This is especially problematic since companies do not have to disclose things like acidity levels on nutrition labels.
What do drink manufacturers say?
The American Beverage Association has, not surprisingly, defended the beverages, calling the research flawed. "This study was not conducted on humans and in no way mirrors reality," said the association in a statement. "People do not keep any kind of liquid in their mouths for 15 minute intervals over five day periods." Jain argues that the drinks cause more than just tooth decay. Too much citric acid, for example, can cause kidney stones and a loss of bone mass. The larger issue, she says, is about making healthier choices: "This has become a big concern because people are drinking more of these drinks and less milk," and that doesn't do a body good.
Sources: ABC News, CBS News, NPR, Web MD
Back door was left open during my FL visit...I just walked right in! LOL
Hydro is pink. It's very thick, tastes very unusual but good.
I guess someone likes the price under .26? Crazy volume for the first 30 minutes.
Debate their effectiveness all day long. They simply work and I'm ready for the launch.
Indeed it was a packaging comment.
Bgrass and I agree that selling here would be a disaster! This is no doubt a buying opportunity and may continue to be the last two days of trading this week.
Not privy to the dispenser look, but if they rely on the design team that labeled EJ, it should really pop on the GNC shelves. I think they can top 5-Hour in their sleep.
Hence the unusual, but pleasant taste. You're hitting on some great points.
I certainly understand your response. It's a message board where people say all sorts of things believable and otherwise. If it doesn't sound believable to you, then don't believe it. I stand behind what I said.
The drops will indeed keep you hydrated longer for less! I was a skeptic, but the first hand advantage of proof has me hungry for the launch.
The company is certainly going to experience big things in the not-too-distant future.
I love the speculation on what the drops will look like, taste like, cost, and ultimately will they work. I'm thinking maybe something like a great tasting, pink, shake-like consistency that tastes great!! Can't wait to find out what we're getting.
The consistency of the drops may surprise people. Pink fluid in a little bottle you say? The drops will blow people away when they hit the market. Eager to see their price tag per bottle.
I agree with Bgrass that this is getting very exciting indeed!!
I agree with bgrass on this one. Tiger is promoting the company and isn't obsessed with the stock price.
Again, I agree with Bgrass. This is an awesome opportunity to load up on drop while it's under .30/share.
Once again, I agree with bgrass. Their marketing department knows how to package a product so that it wows the potential customer visually. You had to know that anyone with a UFC connection would be a cutting edge marketer. This will be much needed in the upcoming months!
Ultimately they want to finance the business with profits from sales. I see them doing all they can to market the one product that they've launched while trying to launch a broader pipeline of products very soon. Financing this whole thing is something their not blind to simply because they've not released a PR. There are many things going on that they're not in a current position to disclose to the public. That's the way it is with all companies.
So you'd prefer that they not follow through in giving the bag away and letting the public know who the winner was? I guess Tuesday's PR did nothing for you either?
Agreed. Shelf placement certainly matters. Coke and Pepsi do battle on a daily basis for those prized spots on store shelves.
Only the brain trust in Miami can answer that question. I too will be curious about their pricing and serving size.
I have no idea on the pricing, but the product will have huge advantages over 5 hour. Not to mention it will have a broader scope than 5 hour with it's product diversity.
Regarding EJ, I can see an open display box on GNC's store shelf right now garnering much curiosity and conversation by customers. Very exciting times for Fuse.
The Hydro Drops are amazing!
Not to mention Cure
I agree with bgrass. We will be rewarded if we're patient.
I totally agree. I had written up EJ as a product that Fuse would sell off...not so fast my friend! It will do just fine in the Fuse product line.
EJ will dominate the shelf space at GNC. It's packaging and bottle size will spark plenty of interest. Fun times ahead.
Wex- at this stage of their business cycle, today's announcement is indeed remarkable. Start-up companies simply don't execute their game plan like Fuse is doing. This is fun to watch.
I think that GNC was on every Fuse investor's wish list!
This is bigger news than Tiger. I've spent some time in GNC stores and know how conversations over store products splinter and spread to other customers. One sales associate that likes the product can be responsible for widening the customer base substantially.