- Buzz Bites
Buzz Bites Chocolate Energy Chews are a brand of caffeinated candies made by Vroom Foods, Inc. in
Costa Mesa California. They contain an energy blend ofcaffeine ,ginseng andtaurine . The Houston Chronicle (April 4th, 2008) reports that a Buzz Bite has as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. According to the Wall Street Journal (February 13, 2008), they are a part of a growing "Energy Candy" category. Each chew has 100 mg of caffeine. cite web |title=Caffeine Content of Beverages, Foods, & Medications |publisher=The Vaults of Erowid |date=July 7 2006 |url=http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/caffeine/caffeine_info1.shtml |accessdate=2008-04-17]Law Suit
Vroom Foods and Mad Dog Energy Products are being sued by Red Bull for using the Red Bull logo as a marketing tool for Buzz Bites and Foosh Mints.cite web |title=Red Bull Filed A Trademark And Unfair Competition Lawsuit Against Mad Dog Energy Drinks – Fair Use May Be A Defense |publisher=
Los Angeles Intellectual Property Trademark Attorney Blog |date=August 4 2008 |url=http://www.iptrademarkattorney.com/2008/08/trademark-attorneys-in-los-angeles-fair-use-advertising-red-bull-mad-dog-energy-vroom.html |accessdate=2008-10-06]Company Turmoil and Confusion
As of September 12, 2008, Vroom Foods, Inc. terminated its relationship with Mad Dog Energy Products, Inc. for reasons still publicly undisclosed.cite web |title=*****IMPORTANT NOTICE******Buzz Bite® Vending Distribution |publisher=
Vroom Foods, Inc. |date=September 12 2008 |url=http://www.vroomfoods.com/notice-distribution.html |accessdate=2008-10-06] As a result, Mad Dog has launched their own version of the chocolate energy chews. cite web |title=Mad Dog Energy Products |publisher=Mad Dog Energy Products |date=October 6 2008 |url=http://www.maddogenergyproducts.com/ |accessdate=2008-10-06]References
External links
* [http://www.vroomfoods.com The Product Website]
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