New Fish & Chips Meal offered across Canada for a Limited Time

Monday, 13 May 2019 04:32.PM

- Made with 100 per cent sustainably-caught Canadian Atlantic haddock.

After a successful pilot in Atlantic Canada last summer, starting tomorrow all Canadians can enjoy Fish & Chips at McDonald's® for a limited time.

The fish in the meal is certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to be sustainably caught and traceable to an audited and certified fisher. This certification is based on strict processes to determine that every certified fishery has been assessed on its specific impacts to wild fish populations and their ecosystems.

Caught and packed in Atlantic Canada, and harvested from Canadian waters off Nova Scotia, the haddock is supplied by High Liner Foods out of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

The meal includes a two-piece serving made with 100 per cent wild-caught certified sustainable Atlantic haddock, the fish is coated with a golden, crunchy batter and served with McDonald's World Famous Fries™ and tartar dipping sauce.

The MSC certification is another way McDonald's is committed to ensuring we preserve Canada's most valuable resources for future generations to come: to look after the land, to help keep oceans healthy, and to provide the best quality food we possibly can without compromise. Just last summer, McDonald's Canada was the first company to source Angus beef from certified sustainable farms and ranches.

"After introducing Fish & Chips in the Atlantic Provinces last year, we are very excited to expand the meal to the rest of Canada this spring," says Rob Dick, Supply Chain Officer, McDonald's Canada. "Sourced locally in Atlantic Canada, it's another testament to McDonald's ongoing passion for food, as we continue to evolve our menu options."

Facts:

- Last year, 86,500 Fish & Chips Meals were sold across Atlantic Canada in just three weeks
- Throughout the limited-time offer period, McDonald's restaurants expect to use around 260,000 pounds of Atlantic haddock
- The Alaska Pollock used in McDonald's famous Filet-O-Fish® is also certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
- Not only is the fishery McDonald's sources from MSC-certified, but so is the dedicated fish supplier, - High Liner. To learn more about how MSC evaluates fisheries as being sustainable visit the MSC website (https://www.msc.org)
- Full nutrition information for the Fish & Chips Meal is available online at McDonalds.ca