McDonald’s puts €200m Irish produce on the menu

Exports of Irish produce for use in McDonald’s restaurants throughout Europe increased by 25% in three years to €200m a year, the company disclosed yesterday.

McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland said it grew its exports of Irish produce to €200m in 2011, up €40m since 2008. One in every five McDonald’s burgers sold in Europe is made from Irish beef.

“McDonald’s grew its exports of Irish beef to €110m in 2011, up from €80m in 2008, with Ireland also supplying dairy produce and eggs to the McDonald’s system,” the company said.