The Beef Information Centre (BIC), which works with industry leaders in the promotion of Canadian beef, is commending McDonald’s Canada for its long-standing commitment to sourcing beef from Canadian producers. This is especially timely in light of an Internet email hoax spreading false information about McDonald’s Canada’s beef sourcing practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
“McDonald’s Canada proudly supports the Canadian beef industry,” says Jeff Kroll, Senior Vice-President, National Supply Chain, at McDonald’s Canada. “McDonald’s Canada has made a commitment to Canadian beef which today translates into the company using 100% Canadian beef for all its burger offerings,” says John Gillespie, BIC Chairman and producer from Ayr, Ontario. “As the largest foodservice purchaser of beef in Canada, this is a significant alliance for Canada’s beef industry.”<\/p>\n
From the outset, Brad Wildeman, President of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and a feedlot operator fron Lanigan, Saskatchewan, has been quick to point out that “Canadian cattle producers appreciate that McDonald’s Canada has been a long-time supporter of the Canadian beef industry.<\/p>\n
The initial appearance of the chain email earlier in the year prompted McDonald’s Canada to post a statement on its website, www.mcdonalds.ca, refuting the claim with the facts, most notably that McDonald’s Canada proudly sources 100% of its beef from Canadian producers.<\/p>\n
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