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Timeline
00:00 Intro
01:54 The controversial new kids’ skincare brand
09:48 Monster’s new energy drink “for women”
14:29 The rise of new energy drinks
23:25 Whole Foods and Amazon get cozier
32:11 PepsiCo’s new dye-free products
39:40 Outro
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