Vault (drink)
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Vault was a
Marketing
Vault was a citrus-flavored beverage containing many of the same ingredients as the Coca-Cola beverage
Test-marketing occurred in a limited area from June 2005 through Labor Day 2005. During this time, the drink was only available in certain markets in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, and West Virginia. Vault was released nationally in February 2006 following commercials that were shown during the pregame show for Super Bowl XL.
Formulation
Coca-Cola representatives and the American Beverage Association stated that Vault contained 47 mg of caffeine per 237 ml (8 fl. oz.) serving,[1] or 70.5 mg per 355 ml (12 fl. oz.) can, and 117.5 mg per 20 fl. oz. PET bottle. This caffeine amount was substantially higher than Surge's 52.5 mg per 12 fl. oz., Mountain Dew's 54 mg per 12 fl. oz., Mello Yello's 51 mg per 12 fl. oz., or Sun Drop's 63 mg per 12 fl. oz.
There were several varieties of Vault, the two most common being Vault and Vault Zero.[citation needed]
| Vault | Vault Zero |
|---|---|
Carbonated Water |
Carbonated Water |
Citric Acid |
Citric Acid |
High Fructose Corn Syrup |
Aspartame |
Artificial Flavors |
Natural and Artificial Flavors |
| Concentrated Orange Juice | Concentrated Orange Juice |
Sodium Benzoate |
Sodium Benzoate |
EDTA |
Erythorbic Acid and EDTA |
| Caffeine | Caffeine |
| Potassium Citrate | Potassium Citrate |
| Yellow #5 | Yellow #5 |
Carob Bean Gum |
Carob Bean Gum |
Acesulfame Potassium
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Packaging
Vault was available in 16.9 fl oz, 20 fl oz, and 24 fl oz. PET bottles, 6-, 12- and 18-, and 24-pack cans, 1- and 2-liter bottles, and 16 oz extended cans.
Variants
In September 2005, The Coca-Cola Company released Vault Zero, a diet version of the citrus soda. Grape Vault and Peach Vault were two variants available only from
Advertising
Television commercials for Vault featured men performing extraordinary tasks while drinking Vault, in line with the slogan, "Vault. Get to it!" One such commercial featured a man building a
Expansion
Vault Red Blitz, a new Vault flavor, was released in late-February 2007 to compete with PepsiCo's Mountain Dew Code Red, along with promotional pricing in select areas. Until its release, Coca-Cola had only released Mello Yello Cherry in limited markets as a competitor to Code Red, which has been available since 2001. Vault Red Blitz is berry-flavored, red, and also features the herbal supplement guarana.[3]
In 2006, Vault Zero was reformulated in response to a lawsuit over allegations that ingredients in
See also
References
- ^ "Caffeine in Vault". Energyfiend.com. 2007-02-07. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
- ^ "Matt Parnell's Brain: Plugged In! - Surge and Vault". Matt Parnell. Retrieved 2012-01-25.
- ^ "The Coca-Cola Company showcases shopper-driven innovation at NACS 2006". BevNET.com. 11 October 2006. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
- ^ "Coca-Cola settles lawsuits over benzene". Food Inc. NBC News. 2007-05-14. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
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