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Functional soft drinks brand Skip is launching its first lion’s mane flavours across the UK exclusively in Home Bargains this week.

Skip Lion’s Mane comes in two sparkling flavours: Blood Orange and Cloudy Apple, and will be on a promoted price of 99p in all of Home Bargains’ 625 stores.

Each 250ml can contains 2,000mg of organic Lion’s Mane extract, celebrated for its cognitive and neurological benefits, as well as fruit juices plus vitamin B6 (50% of RI, contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system) and vitamin B12 (83% of RI, contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue). Both flavours are suitable for vegans and contain no added sugar.

Skip co-founder Adam Pritchard said: “Skip is evolving and we’re delighted to be launching our new Lion’s Mane range in Home Bargains this month. Taste, refreshment and quality are the most important attributes for any drinks brand, and I believe our drinks are on a different level to any other functional soft drinks brand in the UK.”

The launch follows the successful rollout of Skip’s Peach & Ginger, Elderflower & Mint and Lemon & Basil cold-pressed CBD drinks last July.

Pritchard continued: “In our two new drinks, we have made Lion’s Mane our key functional ingredient and at a high level – 8 to 20 times higher than competitor brands - to give a dedicated benefit to our customers, and at a very affordable price.”

The full Skip range will be available in all Home Bargains stores from 7 January.