McDonald’s Australia purchased more than 280 million kilograms of Australian produce, products and ingredients in 2022. This resulted in a total spend of more than $800 million across the local supply chain. 
McDonald’s 2022 ‘shopping list’ was sourced from more than 14,000 Australian suppliers and farmers. It’s said to feature the highest number of beef, potatoes and chicken purchased in 10 years.
The full 2022 ‘shopping list’ includes:
- 137 million kilograms of Australian potatoes for fries and hash browns
- 38 million kilograms of Australian beef for beef burgers
- 26 million kilograms of Australian RSPCA Approved chicken for Chicken McNuggets and burgers
- 56 million litres of fresh Australian milk for Sundaes, Shakes, Frappes and coffee
- 18 million kilograms of Australian wheat flour for buns, apple pies and tortilla wraps
- Two million kilograms of Australian cucumbers for McDonald’s signature pickles
- 82 million cage-free Australian eggs for McMuffins
- Four million kilograms of Australian lettuce
- Two million kilograms of Australian tomatoes
- One million kilograms of Australian onions
- One million kilograms of Australian apples for Apple Slices and Pies
“As one of the largest restaurant companies in Australia, we’re passionate about recognising the important role Aussie farmers play in helping us serve our iconic Macca’s menu to millions of customers a day,” says McDonald’s Australia Senior Director of Supply Chain Tom Mahony.
“From beef farmers in Queensland to lettuce growers in South Australia, Macca’s has longstanding relationships with thousands of farmers across the country, who supply everything from the pickles on our burgers to the milk for our sundaes.
“McDonald’s supply chain is one of the strongest in the country, built on a culture of long-standing partnership and collaboration. Through the commitment of all of our suppliers, we’re able to serve up the great tasting, great quality menu our customers know and love.”
In addition to the 38 million kilograms of local beef that was purchased for Australian restaurants, McDonald’s also exported more than 64 million kilograms of Australian beef to restaurants across the world in 2022.
