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McD Invests in Regen Ag

Published September 18, 2025

The Golden Arches is making its largest investment in regenerative agriculture. With an investment of $200 million over the next seven years, McDonald’s hopes to improve cattle grazing practices, restore habitat and support water and wildlife conservation. USDA and the…

A More Sustainable Big Mac

Published November 17, 2024

A collaboration is in place involving McDonald’s USA, Lopez Foods and Syngenta, to improve sustainability in beef production. The goal is to increase feed efficiency and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions for every pound of meat produced. This plan centers…

Beef Ruled Out as Source of E.coli Outbreak

Published October 28, 2024

The McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have been blamed for the health issue in 13 states. The beef was not the issue, but McDonald’s is still waiting for the test results on its onions. Taylor Farms, which supplied the onions from its…

McDonald’s Sues Major Meatpackers

Published October 7, 2024

McDonald’s has filed an anti-trust lawsuit against JBS, Tyson Foods, Cargill and National Beef. The restaurant chain claims the meatpackers conspired on the prices paid for cattle and slaughter volumes. The lawsuit alleges the world’s largest meatpackers colluded to limit…

Innovative Potato Varieties

Published January 6, 2023

Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Donavon Johnson is optimistic about new potato varieties. "In 2022, we came out with Dakota Russet and got it approved through various channels," said Johnson. "McDonald's finally accepted that; that's a big deal for us."…

HSUS Files Complaint Against McDonald’s

Published April 24, 2022

According to the Humane Society of the United States, McDonald's is making false and misleading claims about hog production. The animal activist group filed a complaint Friday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. McDonald's claims they are ending the…

McDonald’s Pressured About Pork Production Practices

Published March 4, 2022

Activist investor Carl Icahn is again making a push for McDonald’s to demand changes from its pork suppliers. That includes changes to the way sows are housed. Icahn also wants the restaurant chain to have its suppliers abide by California’s…

McDonald’s Faces Intervention from Activist Investor

Published February 21, 2022

Activist investor Carl Icahn is nominating two individuals to stand for election on the McDonald’s board of directors. Icahn said this isn’t a financial issue, but an emotional concern regarding the way pigs are raised. In a statement, McDonald’s said…

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Would You Like Fries With That?

Published December 22, 2021

Rather than medium or large-sized French fries, McDonald’s customers in Japan are being limited to the small fries. Potato shipments have been delayed due to supply chain disruptions. Rather than depending on ocean freight solely, McDonald’s Japan is now going…

McDonald’s Gives McPlant Menu a Try

Published December 15, 2021

Beyond Meat is working on a pilot project, supplying plant-based protein to McDonald’s. The McPlant menu is now being served at eight locations, but a larger market test is being planned in early 2022.

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McD Invests in Regen Ag

A More Sustainable Big Mac

Beef Ruled Out as Source of E.coli Outbreak

McDonald’s Sues Major Meatpackers

Innovative Potato Varieties

HSUS Files Complaint Against McDonald’s

McDonald’s Pressured About Pork Production Practices

McDonald’s Faces Intervention from Activist Investor

Would You Like Fries With That?

McDonald’s Gives McPlant Menu a Try

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