MCDONALDS APPLE DIPPERS
July 1st, 2003
BY PHILIP FINE
MCDONALD'S is introducing an allegedly healthy confectionery item to some of its US restaurants to appease parents concerned about their children eating chips. It plans to launch Apple Dippers later this summer, which consists of apple slices that can be dipped in caramel. The item will be part of the children's Happy Meal and can be ordered for 20 cents extra as a replacement for chips.
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MCDONALD'S is introducing an allegedly healthy confectionery item to some of its US restaurants to appease parents concerned about their children eating chips. It plans to launch Apple Dippers later this summer, which consists of apple slices that can be dipped in caramel. The item will be part of the children's Happy Meal and can be ordered for 20 cents extra as a replacement for chips.
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