McDonald's Introduces McShake Kiwi to Japanese Market
JAPAN - Fast fruit is all the rage, unfortunately only Japan gets to test this latest creation first.
McDonald’s is thinking green with the introduction of its new McShake Kiwi.
That’s right; it’s cute, green, and powered with real kiwifruit, of which the fast food giant says it only uses select fruits with a specified height in sugar content to ensure sweetness, according to source SoraNews 24.
The kiwifruit is being sourced from Shikoku-based Ehime Prefecture, where the shake was offered early starting April 21st. The rest of the Japanese market gets to enjoy the fruit-powered treat today, April 26, for 120 yen (about $1.10 USD) for a small and 200 yen (about $1.80 USD) for a medium, the report noted.
As spring fever sets in, more fresh fruit ideas look to be making headlines. Starbucks, for example, also piloted a fruity menu item in Japan with the launch of its American Cherry Pie Frappuccino, made with real cherries, not to mention the move of its secret menu favorite Pink Drink with fresh strawberries.
Will this latest produce beverage grasp consumers’ hearts and make its way stateside? We certainly hope so!
