In the Media
If you’re interested in the food you eat, how it’s made and where it comes from, there is a lot of information and plenty of opinions to consider. And there are often stories in the press or on TV that involve McDonald’s - sometimes taking a critical point of view.
Because Make Up Your Own Mind aims to provide the facts in a clear and straightforward way, we’ll be covering some of these topics, like advertising and added salt, right here. Read on for McDonald’s views on subjects that you may have seen mentioned elsewhere in the media.
Pork Pricing 09/04/08
On 5th March, The Independent reported on several hundred pig farmers travelling to London to present a petition at Downing Street to demand support for their trade in the wake of plummeting pork prices.
Effect of Additives on Children 01/01/08
On 1st January, The Independent reported a story concerning the alleged number of artificial additives and E-numbers found in McDonald's menu items, following an independent study by the newspaper. The piece also refers to research carried out at Southampton University linking certain additives to behavioral problems in children.
McDonald's crowned Food Business of the Year by British Free Range Egg Producers Association 05/12/07
McDonald's has been awarded the Food Business of the Year Award for the second year running at the British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) annual conference...
McDonald's shortlisted for RSPCA Good Business Award 22/10/07
In August, McDonald's was shortlisted for the third annual RSPCA Good Business Awards for working to improve animal welfare through ethical business policies.
Salt levels in fast food meals 22/10/07
The Independent has reported that many meals in fast food restaurants contain shocking levels of salt according to a report released by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH).
| Archive | Date | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Sky News | 16/10/07 | Read article |
| Bristol STAR radio | 10/09/07 | Read article |
| Advertising to Kids | 01/08/07 | Read article |
| Salt in Salads | 31/07/07 | Read article |
