Articles tagged under: McDonald’s
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…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.McDonald’s Sets Net Zero Emissions Standard
Published October 5, 2021
McDonald’s has announced plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. That begins with a cut in the emissions by one-third for its suppliers and restaurants worldwide by 2030. McDonald’s Chief Sustainability Officer Jenny McColloch told Reuters…McPlant Burger Coming to a Drive-up Window Near You
Published February 26, 2021
Beyond Meat, which produces plant-based meat substitutes, has announced major supply agreements. One of the deals names Beyond Meat as the preferred supplier for a new plant-based burger at McDonald's. Plant-based menu items are also being developed for KFC, Pizza…McDonald’s Joins Effort to Promote Regenerative Agriculture
Published September 28, 2020
McDonald’s is joining with Cargill, the Walmart Foundation and World Wildlife Fund to promote regenerative grazing practices in the Northern Great Plains. This new program is focusing primarily on South Dakota, Montana and Nebraska. By improving management on one million…Meatless Burger Gets a Trial Run at McDonald’s
Published September 27, 2019
McDonald’s is the latest quick-serve restaurant chain to test plant-based burgers. Beyond Meat produced a special meatless product for McDonald’s and it is being tested in about 30 Canadian stores. The sandwich is called the PLT, which stands for plant,…