PASCO, Wash. — McDonald's Moms' Quality Correspondents has concluded its second year of unprecedented access to the McDonald's system of owner/operators, executives and supply chains with Lamb Weston, one of McDonald's potato suppliers for McDonald's hash browns and French fries.
The moms toured a potato farm, processing facility and research and development center to see first-hand McDonald's and its supplier's joint commitment to food quality, safety, nutrition and sustainable farming practices.
The moms met with Lamb Weston's vice president of research and development Janet Olson to learn more about — and test for themselves — the new 0-gram trans fatty acid canola oil blend, developed by McDonald's and its suppliers to cook the fries. They also observed McDonald's and Lamb Weston's inspection process of potatoes for shape, natural sugar content, taste and other quality-specific attributes.
Throughout their experiences, the moms chronicled their behind-the-scenes activities through online journals, photos and videos. More than 12,000 consumers continue to follow their journey through regular e-mail updates as part of the McDonald's Quality Community.
