Food Magazine April 2015 | Page 68

ARCOS DORADOS
can meet demanding quality standards , like safety and consistency of products , in compliance with internationally-recognized food manufacturing practices .
One example is the quality of the protein . Celso Cruz , Director of Supply Chain says : “ McDonald ’ s has adhered to the MSC [ Marine Stewardship Council ] seal that controls the legal and responsible fishing production chain , based on environmentally healthy standards .”
Beef is another prominent point in the food safety program . Raw materials come from pastures where the climate and soil are perfect , meeting the highest quality standards required by the company . “ Contrary to many rumors , we use 100 percent beef . Furthermore , the quality of the burgers is not only related to the origin of the animal , but also to the care it receives ,” adds Cruz . Arcos Dorados is a member of the Sustainable Livestock Breeding Work Group ( GTPS ), an association of representatives