Costa Rican Farmers Supply McDonald’s With 27 Tons of Veggies Every Month

Even McDonald’s knows it pays to buy local. At least 60 farms in Cartago, Costa Rica supply the U.S. fast food chain’s network of 55 restaurants with over 27 tons of vegetables each month. “As a global brand, we are proud to support national producers who represent more than 60 percent of the suppliers with whom we work in Costa Rica. Most of the products on our menu have vegetables, which generates an important demand in our restaurants, this means growth for our suppliers, and supporting the local economy,” said Madriz. Since 1991, Vegetales Fresquita located in El Guarco de…

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