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Ascent Protein

Ascent is a sports nutrition brand that uses no artificial flavors or sweeteners. Its range includes whey protein with 25g of protein and 5.5g of BCAAs per serving, clear whey isolate, micellar casein, creatine sourced exclusively from Creapure and third-party tested, iced coffee with 20g protein and 100mg caffeine, plus hydration and energy products. Ascent is part of Leprino Foods; its current retailer policy names the business as Leprino Performance Brands, LLC, doing business as Ascent Protein, LLC.

Endurance fueling and hydration

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CLIF BAR

Clif Bar began after founder Gary Erickson, on a 175-mile one-day bike ride, could not face another unappetizing energy bar and set out to make a better-tasting one. It makes CLIF energy bars, CLIF BUILDERS protein bars with 20g of protein, LUNA bars and Zbar kids' snacks for sport, outdoor activity and everyday use. Mondelēz International completed its acquisition of Clif Bar & Company in 2022. CLIF BAR is part of Mondelez International.

Energy bars and sports nutrition

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First Endurance

Long-course specialist behind EFS hydration, Liquid Shot energy and Ultragen recovery, developed for heavy training and racing loads. Its EFS hydration, Liquid Shot energy and Ultragen recovery systems are arranged around training, race fueling and post-session recovery.

Endurance fuel and recovery

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Fluid Sports Nutrition

Produces simple drink-mix systems for carbohydrate fueling, electrolytes and post-session recovery, formulated for endurance training. The range separates hydration, carbohydrate fueling and recovery into drink mixes intended to make an endurance nutrition plan easier to manage.

Endurance hydration and recovery

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GU Energy Labs

GU Energy Labs makes sports nutrition products, including energy gels, chews and electrolyte hydration products. Its founder, Dr. Bill Vaughan, created the first energy gel in 1993 in the kitchen of his Berkeley, California, home to help his ultra-running daughter take in nutrients during long trail races without stomach problems. GU says it is a family-owned company whose mission is to help active people reach their highest performance with scientifically formulated nutrition.

Endurance gels and sports nutrition

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Hammer Nutrition

Hammer Nutrition is an endurance sports nutrition company founded in 1987 by owner Brian Frank, serving health-conscious athletes worldwide with fuels for energy, endurance and recovery. Its range has grown from fuels and supplements to include clothing, body care products and accessories, and it says it offers expertise and service alongside its products.

Performance nutrition and hydration

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Honey Stinger

Honey Stinger makes honey-based sports nutrition, including organic energy waffles, chews, bars and gels. It was founded in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where it is still headquartered, and says pro and college teams nationwide and a generation of endurance athletes trust its products for taste and performance. The brand says it supports more than 2,000 elite teams.

Performance nutrition and hydration

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Muir Energy

MUIR Energy makes organic, whole-food energy gels for running and endurance sports, made from 4-6 whole ingredients and containing healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals, in flavours such as Cashew Vanilla Mate with caffeine. Founded by Ian Muir McNally, the brand was born in the High Sierra and got its start at the Hillcrest Farmers' Market and independent retailers in San Diego. Its stated mission is to make the simplest portable food with the smallest impact and to use business to serve Planet Earth.

Performance nutrition and hydration