McDonald’s Canada Pledges to Source 100 Per Cent Canadian Cage-Free Eggs

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TORONTO — McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited will transition to sourcing 100 per cent Canadian cage-free eggs for its restaurants over the next 10 years.

“Our guests increasingly tell us they appreciate the efforts we go to in responsibly sourcing high quality ingredients,” said John Betts, president and CEO, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited. “Our decision to source 100 per cent Canadian cage-free eggs reinforces the focus we’re placing on our food and menu to meet our guests’ changing expectations, allowing them to feel even better about the food they enjoy at our restaurants.”

“We’re proud of the work we’re doing with suppliers and farmers to further advance environmentally and socially conscious practices for the animals in our supply chain,” said Marion Gross, SVP of McDonald’s North America Supply Chain. “This is a bold move and we’re confident in our ability to provide a quality, safe, and consistent supply.”

McDonald’s Canada purchases approximately 120 million eggs on an annual basis from Canadian farmers. The company will immediately begin this transition by sourcing five per cent cage-free eggs. To meet the increased demand and ensure a sustainable supply of cage-free eggs, it will work with industry stakeholders to identify the best path forward, while continuing to work within the Canadian supply management system.

“We value our partnership and look forward to providing healthy, nutritious cage-free eggs for all McDonald’s restaurants in Canada,” said Margaret Hudson, president, Burnbrae Farms Limited. “While the way we produce eggs has changed since our great-grandfather founded the farm in 1893, our commitment to do what’s right for Canadian consumers has never been stronger.”

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