Chain plans fruity fizzy drink

McDonald’s is to introduce a fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables.

The drink, Fruitizz, is part of the fast food giant’s efforts to improve the health credentials of its children’s meals and follows the introduction of carrot sticks, fruit bags, mineral water, and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu.

The “fizzy treat” will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter, alongside other soft drink staples, as research found children saw this as “more exciting and desirable”, according to the chain.