Tasty Purple Milkshakes

McDonald’s Japan Rolls Out an Unconventional Beverage Option

McDonald’s Japan captures consumer’s attention with its new purple milkshake beverage. Although experience teaches us that a purple-colored drink is usually grape-flavored, this is not the case with this new menu option. Instead, McDonald’s Japan taps into a very popular seasonal food in the country — Murasaki imo. This unique ingredient is better known in the Western world as purple potato.

The status of favoritism toward the vegetable will surely make the purple milkshake a popular choice in the country. On the other hand, listing tourists will be delighted to experience the Japanese-centric offering. The small size of the ‘Murasaki Imo McShake’ is available for just $1 USD, while the medium option is $2 USD.

Seasonal Ingredient Beverages
Incorporate popular seasonal ingredients in unconventional beverages for increased consumer interest and novelty.
Unconventional Flavor Pairings
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Cultural Food Offerings
Offer culturally-specific or region-specific menu items to appeal to tourists looking for authentic experiences.

Who This Affects Most

Fast Food
Fast food chains can incorporate unique and unexpected ingredients to differentiate themselves and appeal to adventurous consumers.
Beverage
Beverage companies can incorporate seasonal ingredients to attract consumers looking for novel and limited-time offerings.
Tourism
Tourism and hospitality industries can leverage local cuisine and cultural offerings to attract tourists seeking authentic experiences.
SCORE
3.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Gen Alpha (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 37%
Activity 65%
Freshness 8%

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