May 1, 2020

McDonald's Canada to source beef as COVID-19 hits supply chains

According to McDonald's Corp on Tuesday, the company's Canadian restaurants will begin importing beef from outside the country due to supply chain issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reported Reuters.

The burger chain said sourcing imported beef was an interim measure following processing capacity limitations at its suppliers.

McDonald's cited the temporary closure of Cargill's High River, Alberta facility and said it was working with the meat processor and other global suppliers to meet demand.

"Until Canada's beef supply stabilises, we will source as much Canadian beef as we can and then supplement with imported beef," the company said.

The company also plans to temporarily remove Angus burgers from its Canadian menu nationally.