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US beverage company, Sunshine Beverages, has expanded its sparkling energy drink portfolio with the launch of a new flavour, tropical pineapple. The addition joins the brand's existing variants, including: clementine twist, ginger berry and blueberry lemonade. Tropical pineapple combines the flavour of pineapple with notes of citrus. The new drink is packed with electrolytes, vitamins A, C, D and E, and 70mg of organic caffeine. "Tropical pineapple has long been in the works and is rounding out the portfolio as a highly-anticipated summer flavour, sure to become a classic," said Sunshine Beverages' president, Amanda Goers. "At the same time, more consumers are buzzing about the brand across the country." Tropical pineapple is available at over 2,000 stores across the US, including Weis Markets, Food Lion, Lowes Foods and Canteen. The 12oz cans are sold individually with an SRP of $2.49 or in 12-packs with an SRP of $29.99.