Walnut commission awards McDonald's
February 23, 2006
CARMEL, Calif.— The California Walnut Commission and Walnut Marketing Board have announced McDonald's USA as the recipient of the 2006 Distinguished Service Award, the California walnut industry's highest award. According to a news release, the walnut organization recognized McDonald's because of the company's Fruit & Walnut Salad, which includes a packet of candied walnuts to sprinkle on top.
McDonald's Fruit & Walnut Salad was introduced in the U.S. in May 2005.