Zip Mints makes pocket-sized peppermint energy mints with 30mg of caffeine and a blend of real minerals and vitamins for a controlled lift. Made in the USA, the sugar-free, zero-calorie mints are third-party tested and designed to dissolve quickly without the bulk of a coffee or energy drink. Its first Founders’ Batch is limited to 400 tins.
Vitamin Energy®Known for its “Energy, with Benefits” approach, Vitamin Energy® creates portable energy shots for active adults and people who need a lift during long days. The U.S.-made, zero-sugar shots pair natural caffeine with vitamins in a compact format intended for use on the go.
Sigma SnacksBorn from Pittsburgh-area founder Tyler Overmier’s experience as a collegiate swimmer, Sigma Snacks makes all-natural caffeinated energy cookies for people who need food and fuel in the same bite. Its soft-baked cookies combine 90 milligrams of natural caffeine with plant-based protein and are made in the USA without artificial preservatives. Overmier’s team brings together food-technology, culinary-development, and CPG manufacturing experience to develop the company’s portable alternative to coffee or a pre-workout drink.OAKMONT, PA
Fully Loaded LLCFully Loaded LLC makes tobacco-free chew and pouch products in the USA, including nicotine alternatives alongside nootropic and energy pouches. The company grew from a group of everyday chewers who spent several years and hundreds of batches developing a chew with the familiar pack-and-spit feel, while giving users the option to adjust nicotine content. Its labels list every ingredient, and its ALPHA Fuel and Dryv lines extend the company’s pouch format into nicotine-free energy and focus products.AKRON, OH
Proper Wild, IncProper Wild makes plant-based energy shots and gummies that pair natural green-tea caffeine with L-theanine for a fruity alternative to conventional energy products. Manufactured in the USA, its clean-label formulas contain no artificial flavors or sweeteners and have been examined in an IRB-approved, 40-person clinical trial conducted over four weeks.NEW YORK, NY