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Nearly $600 million worth of New Zealand primary sector ingredients were sourced for McDonald's domestic and global use last year.
The company recently released its annual New Zealand shopping list, showing a record amount spent on ingredients for their menu items.
In 2022, $213 million was spent on local ingredients for New Zealand restaurants. Meanwhile, another $384 million of NZ produce was exported to other McDonald's markets. That took the total spend with NZ farmers and growers to an all-time high of $598 million - $52 million more than in 2021.
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McDonald's says it sources produce from farmers and growers across NZ. New Zealand is also a strategically important supplier to international outlets. NZ produce is exported to McDonald's markets including Australia, the Pacific Islands, Asia, and the United States.
"It's great to be able to supply a local menu where around 90% of the ingredients are sourced from across NZ, and to share this quality produce with McDonald's markets around the world," says managing director NZ and Pacific Islands, Kylie Freeland.
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