McDonald's Nixes Smoothie Samples

To ensure continued supply and meet customers demand, McDonald's USA called off a previously announced national in-restaurant sampling event of McCafé Real Fruit Smoothies, which had been scheduled July 22-24.

"The McCafé Real Fruit Smoothies are an absolute hit with our customers and we're experiencing unprecedented demand for this delicious new choice on our menu," said Neil Golden, chief marketing officer for McDonald's USA. "We always want to meet our customers' expectations and provide the service, convenience and value they expect when visiting McDonald's."

McDonald's will review a potential rescheduling of the national in-restaurant Smoothie sampling event for a later date.

McCafé Real Fruit Smoothies, available in Strawberry Banana and Wild Berry flavors, are made with a blend of real fruit — combinations of strawberries and bananas or blueberries, strawberries and blackberries — fruit juice, low-fat yogurt and blended with ice. Real Fruit Smoothies can be customized by requesting the beverage with or without low-fat yogurt.

McCafé Real Fruit Smoothies are available in small (12 ounces), medium (16 ounces), and large (22 ounces) at participating U.S. McDonald's restaurants across the nation.