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Cherry Blossom-Flavored Drinks

McDonald's Japan's Spring Menu Included a New Sakura-Flavored Drink

— June 22, 2016 — Lifestyle
This past spring, McDonald's Japan introduced a new Sakura-flavored drink and plum-flavored seasoning packets for its fries. Over the years, McDonald's has created a number of specialty dishes for countries such as Japan. The most recent menu additions cater to regional taste preferences with exotic flavors such as cherry blossom and umeboshi pickled plum.

McDonald's Japan's seasonal promotion was dubbed the 'Spring Set' and it consisted of two limited edition items. The first was the Sakura Cherry McFizz, which was a carbonated drink meant to taste like cherry blossoms. The second limited-edition dish was the Ume fries, which consisted of McDonald's regular French fries accompanied by a packet of pickled plum-flavored seasoning.

While the Sakura-flavored drink is unlikely to find its way to North American menus, the unique menu addition demonstrates how international brands such as McDonald's can tailor their menu to appeal to regional taste preferences.
Trend Themes
1. Seasonal Flavor Offerings - International brands like McDonald's can cater to regional taste preferences by introducing limited edition menu items with unique flavors.
2. Exotic Flavor Experiences - Consumers are increasingly interested in trying new and unique flavors, such as cherry blossom and pickled plum, creating opportunities to offer unconventional taste experiences.
3. Localized Menu Customization - International brands can develop localized menus to cater to specific regional tastes, allowing for customization and localized brand experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant and Food Services - Restaurants and food services can capitalize on the trend of seasonal and exotic flavor offerings to attract customers seeking unique taste experiences.
2. Beverage Manufacturing - Beverage manufacturers can explore new flavor profiles and develop limited edition drinks inspired by regional tastes, like cherry blossom-flavored beverages, to diversify their product offerings.
3. Food Seasoning and Flavors - Companies specializing in food seasonings and flavors can develop unique and exotic options, such as pickled plum-flavored seasoning, to meet the demand for unconventional taste experiences.
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