McDonald’s reveals $1b shopping list in 2023

The fast-food giant purchased 330 million kilograms of local produce, products, and ingredient.

McDonald’s spent over $1b on 330 million kilograms of Aussie local produce, products, and ingredients in 2023, according to its 2023 Shopping List.

The brand revealed that compared to 2022, it purchased an extra 29 million kilograms of produce, driven by significant demand for Aussie beef from international McDonald’s restaurants and consistent purchasing of Aussie produce such as lettuce, potatoes, tomatoes and cucumbers.

Tom Mahony, Senior Director of Supply Chain, McDonald’s Australia, said in 2023 alone, they served up approximately 49 million Big Mac burgers to customers across Australia, with each Big Mac featuring 100% Aussie beef, lettuce, wheat flour, pickles and onions sourced from farmers across Australia.

The full shopping list includes:

• 150 million kilograms of Aussie potatoes for iconic Fries and Hash Browns
• 80 million kilograms of Aussie beef for much-loved Aussie Beef Burgers in Macca’s restaurants across Australia (36 million kgs) and in McDonald’s restaurants around the world (44 million kgs)
• 20 million kilograms of Aussie RSPCA-approved chicken for Chicken McNuggets and Burgers
• 52 million litres of fresh Aussie milk for Sundaes, Shakes, Frappes and Coffees
• 21 million kilograms of Aussie wheat flour for Buns, Apple Pies and Tortilla Wraps
• 1.8 million kilograms of Aussie cucumbers for Maccas’ signature Pickles
• 79 million cage-free Aussie eggs for McMuffins
•  3.9 million kilograms of Aussie lettuce
• 1.7 million kilograms of Aussie tomatoes
• 1.2 million kilograms of Aussie onions
• 1.2 million kilograms of Aussie apples for Apple Slices and Pies