McDonald’s Names Dean Foods As Supplier Of The Year

Wisconsin Ag Connection:

McDonald’s USA announced that it has selected Dean Foods, a dairy supplier for many of McDonald’s restaurants, as the 2011 U.S. Supplier of the Year. McDonald’s revealed the award at the recent U.S. Supplier Summit, an annual gathering of key U.S. McDonald’s suppliers and distributors, held in Schaumburg, near its Oak Brook, Ill. headquarters.

As a trusted McDonald’s supplier for many years, Dean Foods won the honor for implementing innovative products, initiating management programs, including playing a leading role in corporate quality assurance, and the development of long-term sustainability technologies. This is the first time Dean Foods has been honored as McDonald’s Supplier of the Year.

“Dean Foods is a dedicated provider to the McDonald’s brand and our franchisee community,” said Dan Gorsky, Sr. Vice President, McDonald’s North America Supply Chain. “Their continuous efforts to improve productivity and create alignment between our two businesses make Dean Foods one of our most valued suppliers.”

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