# Blended Sweet Creamsicle Shakes McDonald’s Canada's New Orange Cream Pop Shake Has Arrived By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-cream-pop-shake References: [fastfoodclub](https://www.fastfoodclub.com/p/mcdonalds-drops-another-summertime-treat-in-canada-is-the-us-next/) & [mcdonalds](https://www.mcdonalds.com/ca/en-ca/product/orange-cream-pop-shake-medium.html)  [McDonald’s Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passionfruit-orange-guava-smoothie) is introducing a delicious new drink that will help you beat the heat: the new Orange Cream Pop Shake. Making waves on both sides of the border, the new Orange Cream Pop Shake is a delicious twist on a classic creamsicle popsicle with its creamy vanilla cream center. [McDonald's Canada's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-splash-beverages) new Orange Cream Pop Shake is a creamy blended drink featuring orange and vanilla flavors. As the brand notes in the online description for the shake, "The refreshing flavour of an orange cream pop blended with creamy vanilla soft serve brings a fun new flavour to our iconic Triple Thick Milkshake lineup." The Orange Cream Pop Shake is just the latest orange creamsicle treat to hit QSR brands. Other brands that have recently hopped on the trend include Smalls Sliders, Bahama Buck’s, Del Taco, and [Wetzel’s Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-dream-drink). Image Credit: McDonald’s Canada ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Flavored Drinks:** Reviving childhood memories with modern twists on classic flavors like creamsicle enhances customer engagement and brand loyalty. - **Seasonal Specialties:** Limited-time offerings such as the Orange Cream Pop Shake create a sense of urgency and excitement, driving increased traffic and sales during summer months. - **Collaborative Branding:** Fast food brands collaborating with nostalgic dessert trends showcases innovative partnerships that broaden market reach and diversify product lines. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Quick-service Restaurants (QSR):** The introduction of unique beverages in fast food chains highlights the industry’s focus on innovation and diversification of menu offerings. - **Beverage Manufacturing:** The rise of novel, nostalgia-driven drinks creates opportunities for beverage manufacturers to explore new flavors and expand their product portfolios. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Retailers in the food and beverage industry can tap into the seasonal and nostalgic trends to attract consumers seeking unique, limited-time products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fan-Favorite Creamsicle Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-cream-shake.md) - [Citrusy Vanilla Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smorange-dreamsicle-shake.md) - [Frozen Popcorn QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-popcorn-mcflurry.md) - [Tropical Guava Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passionfruit-orange-guava-smoothie.md) - [Stuffed Mini Powdered Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcpops.md) - [Blended QSR Halloween Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trick-n-treat-mcflurry.md) - [Strawberry Cheesecake Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheesecake-mcflurry.md) - [Blended Orange Chocolate Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-chocolate-frappe.md) - [Puply Fruit-Flavored Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-splash-beverages.md)