Available nationwide by the first quarter of 2012, the new Happy Meal automatically includes apple slices as a side to the choice of Chicken McNuggets, a hamburger, or cheeseburger, and choice of beverage, in which fat-free chocolate milk and 1% white milk will be options.
In addition to Apple Slices, the meal also includes a new smaller size french fries. For those customers who prefer a side choice of apples only, two bags of apples will be available upon request.
McDonald’s has been offering apples as a requested Happy Meal choice since 2004, and while recent research found that 88% of McDonald’s customers are aware of the option, the apples are chosen in only 11% of Happy Meal purchases.
Tom McKennie, owner and operator of several Reno McDonald’s restaurants, said: “We believe that it is important to help kids make good nutrition choices and for some parents that may be a challenge. With the addition of the new Happy Meal, we’re helping to support parents in encouraging their children to enjoy foods that are good for them along with the foods they love by including both apples and fries as part of a balanced meal. We’re excited this new offering will introduce about 100 million cups of produce annually into the diets of our youngest customers.”
Source: McDonald’s
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