Yet another 'coffee' incident for McDonald's?
UPI; 27th August 1997

Hospital Workers Union Takes Protest Against McDonald's to Woodhull Hospital

Union organising a boycott of McDonald's due to its high cholesterol fatty levels, nothing new there then.
Business Wire; 27 August 1997

McDonald's opens 200th restaurant in Taiwan

Another landmark in the march of the Golden Arches
Reuters; 27th August 1997

McDonald's relying more on international stores

McDonald's home market continues to show signs of saturation - a bit like their burgers and fat.
Reuters; 25 August 1997

Burger chain leaves France as sales fall

McDonald's will find it easier as Burger King leaves France.
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 30 July 1997

McDonald's to invest $59 million in Peru

45 new outlets planned for Peru over the next 5 years.
UPI; 28 July 1997

Some Wal-Mart stores serving McDonald's meals at check-out

Now you can shop til you drop - you too can feel the weight going on as you consume sonsume consume.
Reuters; 25 July 1997

Heritage purists in combat at Coliseum

The Coliseum follows in the way of the South Bank, Paris - raises its stature by having a McDonald's!!??
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 24 July 1997

McDonald's hit with fines and legal costs for polluting English waterway

'Britain's Environment Agency said Thursday that the McDonald's fast-food chain had been hit with fines and legal costs totalling $13,850 for polluting an English waterway.'
Reuters 24 July 1997

National Food Alliance press release

The NFA calls for government review of food advertising after McLibel ruling
National Food Alliance; 17 July 1997

What can the company do?

'While McDonald's proved in court that some of the allegations made against it were untrue, it failed spectacularly to stop future publication.'
The Independent - 2nd July 1997

BSE cull costs 'out of control' - McDonald's buys British beef

McDonald's to start buying British beef again - so it must to ok then eh?
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 27 June 1997

SMALL FRIES TAKE ON BIG MACS

'It began as a straightforward libel case - if such a thing can be said to exist.'
Independent Business Weekly - 27th June 1997

McDonald's Win Is Hollow Victory

Another one on the verdict.
Marketing Weekly (UK); 26 June 1997

Big Mac Under Attack

'It may have won the McLibel trial but the case has exposed an arrogance which threatens to shake McDonald's from its pole position.'
Marketing Weekly (UK); 26 June 1997

McDonald's Trial And Error

Was the burger giant's McLibel case a wise defensive move for the brand, or a miscalculation of public opinion, asks Julian Lee
Marketing (UK); 26 June 1997

McLibel Two hit back at burger giants kids ads

Defendants Helen Steel and Dave Morris are writing to the two key advertising industry bodies to demand McDonald's stops targeting children with its ads.
Marketing (UK); 26 June 1997

'McLibel' made meaningful

'The court case that will go down in the annals of British jurisprudence as 'McLibel' ended with a whimper last week, though it deserves more attention than it received.'
The Bangkok Daily Post - 26th June 1997

McLibel Case a McFiasco

'As the McDonald's defamation action in Britain amply demonstrates, present libel law no longer serves any social purpose and should be scrapped as a costly irrelevance, says CRISPIN HULL.'
The Canberra Times; 24th June 1997

McLibel Trial Makes Firm ú3million

Barlow Lyde & Gilbert is believed to have billed around #3m to McDonalds
The Lawyer; 24 June 1997

McLibel Two take protests back to street

Thousands of protestors continue to hand out leaflet following judgement.
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 22 June 1997

Burger Chiefs in Court Threat

Very short piece on McDonald's threatenign to take action following ruling.
Mail on Sunday (UK); 22 June 1997

The Scotish Daily Record

'Burger giants McDonald's were rocked yesterday when a top judge ruled that they exploit children and are cruel to animals.'
The Scotish Daily Record; 20th June 1997

McDonald's Wins Libel Case

'Fast-food giant McDonald's won a record-breaking libel case against two vegetarian activists yesterday, although the judge said some of the criticisms of the company were correct.'
South China Morning Post - 20th June 1997

Ruling could damage company's image

'The ruling could have damaging implications for the company's attraction to young children, at whom much advertising is aimed.'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20 June 1997

Mine's The Biggest Mac Please

Hugo Gurdon, a satisfied customer, argues that the burger behemoth is a force for good.
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20th June 1997

Two vegans who took on the burger giant

'HELEN Steel and Dave Morris look set to join Swampy, Animal and Muppet Dave in the annals of fame as environmental activists.'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20 June 1997

Renewed calls for libel reform

'THE case has been greeted as an example of the need for reform of the libel law.'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20 June 1997

MCJUSTICE IS DONE

'ONE good thing, at any rate, can be said about the epic McDonald's libel case, judgment on which was finally delivered yesterday. It belied the old saw that justice is for the rich, not the poor.'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20 June 1997

TWO VEGANS WHO TOOK ON THE BURGER GIANT

'The pair of eco-warriors who fought McDonald's armed only with a pile of box files are to carry on campaigning, reports SANDRA BARWICK'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20 June 1997

MCLIBEL VICTORY WITH LITTLE RELISH

'McDonald's was awarded ú60,000 libel damages yesterday against two penniless campaigners who defended themselves in the longest trial in English legal history.'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20 June 1997

WHAT MADE BURGER GIANT BITE BACK

'The case centred on a leaflet called What's Wrong With McDonald's? which the burger chain claimed wrongly maligned the company.'
Western News; 20 June 1997

WAS IT REALLY MCWORTH IT?

'AFTER the longest trial in English legal history hamburger giants McDonald's was awarded a relatively paltry ú60,000 in libel damages yesterday.'
Western News; 20 June 1997

MCDONALD'S WIN EPIC COURTROOM BATTLE

' "David" - penniless Helen Steel and Dave Morris - claimed they were the real victors of the 314-day trial.'
Western News; 20 June 1997

SMALL FRIES WHO TOOK ON BIG MACS

'As small fries go, the pair who became known as the McLibel Two proved to be a force to be reckoned with.'
Western News; 20 June 1997

Peniless Losers in Court Still Claim Victory Over Mighty McDonald's

'Fast food giant made to swallow unpalatable remarks after the longest case in English legal history.'
Yorkshire Post; 20 June 1997

McDonald's Left To Chew Over ú10 Million Legal Bill

'McDONALD'S, the world's biggest hamburger chain, left the High Court in London yesterday with a ú60,000 damages award it can never collect and an outstanding legal bill estimated at ú10 million.'
The Scotsman; 20 June 1997

Anarchists Never Fighting To Win

'THERE is nothing so dangerous as a man and woman with nothing to lose. Of the five London Greenpeace activists named in the original libel writ, only Dave Morris and Helen Steel chose to take on one of the world's biggest corporations.'
The Scotsman; 20 June 1997

BIG MAC WINS MCLIBEL CASE

Very short piece.
Los Angeles Times (USA); 20 June 1997

WHAT A JUDGE SAID ABOUT MCDONALD'S

'The mighty McDonald's Corporation has emerged with only a partial victory from its epic libel battle against green campaigners Dave Morris and Helen Steel.'
The Independent (UK); 20 June 1997

A Victory Over McLies

'The two "crusading" media stars of the McLibel case went down lying and prevaricating right through to the bitter end.'
The Toronto Globe and Mail (Can); 20 June 1997

THE ú10M MCBLUNDER

'A Judge yesterday branded McDonald's mean, cruel and manipulative after the burger giant had spent ú10m to clear its name.'
The Daily Mirror (UK); 20 June 1997

DAVID AND GOLIATH 315-DAY LIBEL CASE LEAVES BURGER GIANT TAINTED

'ENGLAND'S longest civil trial ended dramatically yesterday with the $30bn-a-year McDonald's Corporation winning an incomplete victory against two unemployed anarchists who defended themselves.'
The Guardian - 20th June 1997

'ECO WARRIORS' TO FIGHT ON AS MCDONALD'S WINS ú60,000 IN A TRIAL THAT COST IT ú10M

'McLibel, the High Court's David and Goliath battle between two eco warriors and the might of McDonald's, ended yesterday with the fast food giant winning ú60,000 damages.'
The Herald - 20th June 1997

Judge Rules Activists Libelled McDonald's

'After the longest trial in English legal history, a judge ruled on Thursday that two penniless activists had libelled hamburger giant McDonald's and ordered the couple to pay 60,000 pounds in damages.'
Reuters; 19 June 1997

Activists Found Guilty of Libel Vs McDonald's

'Two penniless activists were found guilty Thursday of libelling McDonald's Corp. and were ordered to pay the world's largest restaurant chain 60,000 pounds ($98,000) after the longest trial in English legal history.'
Reuters; 19 June 1997

Activists Guilty of Libelling McDonald's

Short piece.
Reuters; 19 June 1997

ECO SOUNDINGS - ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS IN BRIEF

'THE result of the McLibel trial is expected tomorrow. This is where McDonald's elected to shoot themselves in the foot, for 313 days in the High Court, by suing two penniless leafleteers for libel.'
The Guardian - 18th June 1997

Burger chains agree to talks on beef ban

'McDonald's said last night that it was re-examining its position following the Government's announcement that it would ban beef from other European countries unless the EU tightened regulations against BSE.'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 13 June 1997

Critics will appeal; judge slams some of firm's practices

McDonald's USA local paper gives their opinion
Chicago Tribune; 20th June 1997

McDo digère mal son procès

'La firme a gagné contre deux écolos. Une pub désastreuse.'
Libération (FR); Vendredi 20 juin 1997

SUBSTANTIAL & SIGNIFICANT PARTS OF THE McLIBEL CASE WON BY THE DEFENDANTS

McLibel Support Campaign Press Release
20th June 1997

Victory for McDonald's after Dave and Goliath libel fight

'THE fast-food chain McDonald's won a pyrrhic victory yesterday when it was awarded ú60,000 in damages at the end of its ú10 million record-breaking libel action against two "green" campaigners, Dave Morris and Helen Steel.'
The Times; 20th June 1997

McDonald's plans to revamp, counter competition

The news was big, but there was none of the hype that propelled Teenie Beanie Babies and Campaign 55 into the national consciousness. In fact, there was no hype, just a leaked internal memo outlining a major restructuring of McDonald's Corp.'s U.S. business operations.
Chicago Tribune; 20th June 1997

Little relish in McLibel victory

Indepth post verdict report
The Telegraph; 20th June 1997

McDonald's wins record-setting libel case

"the judge agreed with some of their sharpest criticisms"
USA Today ;19th June 1997

McDonald's case highlights risks of libel

"allegations about cruelty to animals, low pay and exploitative advertising were true"
Reuters ;19th June 1997

McDonald's prevails in long-running libel case

"some of the criticisms of the fast-food chain were correct"
CNN Online ;19th June 1997

'but at what cost'

'McDonald's Corp. may be on the verge of victory in the longest trial ever heard by an English court -- but at what a cost.'
Associated Press; 16th June 1997

Marathon McDonald's Libel Trial Near Climax

'The "David and Goliath" trial of the part-time barmaid and the unemployed single father accused of libelling the $30 billion a year corporation is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as England's longest ever trial.'
Reuters; 15th June 1997

Victory for McLibel Two

'At McLibel trial headquarters in London, England, preparations for Victory Day are well under way.'
Toronto Star; 9th June 1997

Restaurant Kings, or just Silly Burgers?

'It looks like ketchup on the boardroom carpet, but it may be blood. Last week, McDonald's, the world's biggest restaurant chain, was forced to abandon a year-long brand promotion after customers and franchises failed to greet it with the enthusiasm the company had anticipated.'
Observer; 8th June 1997

'McDog' Restaurant Chain Challenges McDonald's

"Foreign restaurant chains like McDonald's are taking over our food culture. I want to help keep our traditional foods alive."
Reuters; 8th June 1997

McDonald's U.S. Marketing Plan in Question

'Faced with disappointing U.S. sales, the world's largest restaurant chain scrapped the bulk of its 55-cent price promotion, calling its U.S. marketing strategy into question.'
Reuters; 4th June 1997

McDonald's Opens at Seagate Canteen

'What would you do if you were McDonald's and have run out of locations to open new outlets?
Answer: Become a canteen operator.'
Reuters; 3rd June 1997

Writ Large - Legal News in Brief

'There is good news for those suffering from withdrawal symptoms through no longer having a McDonald's libel case around.'
Guardian; 3rd June 1997

McDonald's aims to focus on taste, service

'McDonald's Corp said on Thursday it would raise its standards on food taste and service, and hinted that it might add a new chicken product to the menu.'
Reuters; 22nd May 1997

Franchisees attack McDonald's for overexpanding chain

Franchisees attack McDonald's for overexpanding chain
Chicago Tribune; 22 May 1997

McDonald's holds key to price recovery

'THE MOST optimistic outlook for beef farmers is that there will be agreement in Brussels this year to ease the ban on a limited volume of specified beef and that this will persuade the McDonald's restaurant chain, which used to take about 8 per cent of British beef production, to return to the UK market.'
The Scotsman; 22nd May 1997

McDonald's and Walt Disney

'McDonald's and Walt Disney Records Kick Off National Fundraising Promotion at Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House.'
PR Newswire; 22nd May 1997

Mrs Kroc becomes disaster heroine

'Widow of McDonald's founder named as anonymous donor to flood victims'
Tribune; 20th May 1997

Some McDonald's Franchisees seek new U.S. law

'A group of McDonald's Corp restaurant operators on Wednesday threw their support behind the American Franchisee Association's attempts to have the U.S. Congress pass a franchisee rights bill.'
Reuters; 21st May 1997

McDonald's wants Illinois bank to stop Beanie Baby promotion

'It didn't take McDonald's Corp. long to let the teeny-tiny Oxford Bank in Addison know the great-big restaurant chain in Oak Brook was unhappy.'
Chicago Tribune; 20th May 1997

McDonald's U.S. strategy needs new focus -- say analysts

'After pursuing dramatic expansion over the past several years, McDonald's must sharpen its focus on product quality and speed up its decision-making to improve sales and profits in the United States, industry analysts said.'
Reuters; 20th May 1997

McDonald's seen changing U.S. business

'McDonald's Corp may have to change the recipe for its U.S. fast-food business.'
Reuters; 20th May 1997

McDonald's mulls U.S. management change -- say franchisees

'McDonald's Corp. is drafting a plan to pare down its U.S. management to make the company more agile, franchisees confirmed, but the task is expected to be a challenge given the sheer size of the fast-food giant.'
Reuters; 19th May 1997

McDonald's restaurants name new member to its board of directors

'McDonald's Restaurants has announced the promotion of George MacKay to senior vice-president, chief financial officer, to its UK board of directors.'
Retail Weekly; 16th May 1997

Longest civil trial in English history televised

'And then, bang! Within a few weeks there's one mega-reconstruction, a full-length docu-drama, a book and an Internet site being accessed at least 1.5m times a month. And all before the judge has given his verdict.'
The Guardian; 16th May 1997

McDonald's paid $15 million for rival outlets

'McDonald's restaurant chain paid Progressive Enterprises $15 million for 17 Georgie Pie restaurants, the latest Overseas Investment Commission report says.'
The Dominion; 15th May 1997

Big Mac Deal No Big Boost

'McDonald's Corp hasn't achieved the kind of sales boost it was looking for by reducing the price of its hallmark Big Mac sandwiches 75 percent to 55 cents, according to a story in Friday's electronic edition of the Wall Street Journal.'
Reuters; 9th May 1997

McDonald's plans for Olympic flames

'McDonald's has drafted in its public relations adviser Cohn and Wolfe to support promotion activities for its sponsorship of Rome's bid to host the 2004 Olympic Games.' Very short piece.
Reuters; 9th May 1997

McDonald's hopes to repeat Beanie Babies success

'Flushed with the enormous success of its Teenie Beanie Babies marketing push, McDonald's Corp. is hoping to repeat with its upcoming kids promotion featuring the hit Sky Dancers toys.'
Reuters; 8th May 1997

McLibel, Our Verdict

'"The most expensive and disastrous public relations exercise ever mounted by a multinational company," according to one commentator.'
Festival Eye; Summer 1997

CENSORSHIP FOR HIRE

Dan Mills cuts the ice with an update
Living Marxism; May 97

McLibel: corporate crimes on trial

'Whatever decision Mr Justice Bell finally arrives at, it is clear that the 'McLibel Trial', which ends this summer, has been a spectacular blow to McDonald's global strategy of propaganda and censorship.'
Fight Racism Fight Imperialism; June 9th 1997

Update

McLibel trial update - very short
The Food Magazine; April 97

McDonald's to go back to its roots to beef up fIat US sales

McDonald's attempt to stem the decline
The Guardian (UK); Tuesday May 20th 1997

McDonald's faces major shake-up

McDonald's suffering market problems
The Daily Telegraph (UK); Tuesday, May 20, 1997

The greens take a bite at Big Mac

Television review of court drama-documentary
Finacial Times; 17th May 1997

And now it's a mini-series

It's been the longest civil trial in English history: two anarchists against the might of McDonald's. And now it's a mini-series John Vidal reports on the televising of the 'McLibel' trial
The Guardian; 16th May 1997

Oprah $ued For Million$

BURGER 'BLUNDER' COULD COST TV STAR A FORTUNE
New Nation; 12 May 1997

WAY OF THE WORLD?

Auberon Waugh derides the recent Chester decision and supplies some uses for churches.
The Daily Telegraph; Wednesday 7th May 1997

McDonald's to open opposite cathedral

CIVIC leaders and conservationists have condemned a decision by the DoE to allow McDonald's to open a fastfood restaurant opposite a 1OO-year-old cathedral.
The Daily Telegraph; Monday May 5th 1997

A quarter pounder of flesh

The 'Torygraph' blame the foolish multitudes
Telegraph; 27th April 1997

The bunfight that won't go away...

Lengthy review of John Vidal's book on McLibel and the issues
Daily Mail; 26th April 1997

Holy Rolls

Review of John Vidals book with amusing Mcversion of the lords prayer.
Freedom; 26th April 1997

Heart of the Matter

Wine, Brussel Sprouts, Big Macs, McLibel and McSpotlight
Guardian; 29th March 1997

McEconomics hails the yuan

'THE Chinese economy received a public relations boost from an unlikely source yesterday, when a study of Big Mac prices suggested that the yuan was the world's most undervalued currency.'
The Economist (UK); 11 April 1997

Kids love him. But what do they know?

The rise and rise of Ronald McDonald. By John Vidal
The Observer; 6 April 1997

McDonald's targets rivals French Fries through TV ad

McDonald's resort to 'negative' advertising.
THE ECONOMIC TIMES MUMBAI THURSDAY 3 APRIL 1997

Union starts drive at McDonald's outlet

The Teamsters Union is trying to organize 62 workers at McDonald's restaurant near Montreal.
NewsWorld On-Line; 6th March 1997

Teamsters taking another run at a McDonald's outlet

Union is confident in unionizing a McDonald's Restaurants outlet in Saint-Hubert
Toronto Globe and Mail; 6th March 1997

Local 420 to rally against contracting out of Elmhurst Hospital employee cafeteria to McDonald's

Union contends that existing cafeteria serves needs of the staff better than McDonald's
Business Wire; 5th Mar 1997

The McDonald's Classroom Grant Program

Education has been a top priority for McDonald's (honest!)
McDonald's; 5th Mar 1997

Retail oversaturation, McDonald's and others find, has it's limits

McDonald's pays for expanding its core customers by cannibalizing it's existing stores.
Tribune Business News; 2nd Mar 1997

The 55-Cent Big Mac Bet

Price offensive could leave the fast-food industry feeling sick.
South China Morning Post; 2nd March 1997

Burger wars open with a Mac attack

Front page of yesterday's New York Post summed it up: IT'S McWAR
The Telegraph (UK); Friday 28 February 1997

A sense of urgency growing at McDonald's

Serious hurdle for company synonymous with the irresistible march of capitalism?
The Daily Telegraph; 28th February 1997

McDonald's Empire Bites Back

Anxious to reverse a 3.5pc decline in same-store sales this year at its 12,200 US
The Telegraph; 27th Feb 1997

McDonald's Promotion Plan Seen As Risky - Say Analysts

Promotion could hurt profits and sour relations with franchisees
Reuters; 27th February 1997

FastFood Stocks Fall On Fear Of McDonald's Led Price War

McDonald's shares fell $2.375 to $44.875 amid fears of an imminent fast-food price war.
Reuters; 26th Feb 1997

McDonald's Corp. just turned up the heat in the fast-food business

"We have much more jaded consumers today," - price cuts are not "new news."
Reuters; 26th February 1997

It's McD-Day For Burger Plans...

McDonald's will destroy the "image and dignity" of one of the most historic sites in the city.
Evening Leader; 20th February 1997

Tenacity proves its worth

More from East Grinstead
East Grinstead Courier (UK); 13 February 1997

McDonald's Gets Wired - in France

Wide Web with "le Big Mac," as the world's first Internet-savvy McDonald's opens its golden arches.
Wired News; 13th Feb 97

DDB Wins Another McDonald Deal

McDonald's has 10 outlets in Moscow, two in St. Petersburg. Another soon to open in Nizhny Novgorod.
AdNews Online Daily; 12th Feb 1997

Fallon Splits with McDonald's

Ad company, Fallon McElligott, parts ways with McDonald's
Advertising Age; 3rd Feb 1997

McDonald's To Serve Athletes At 1998 Olympic Winter Games

McDonald's is gearing up to help feed Olympic athletes from around the world
PRNewswire; 3rd Feb 1997

Minneapolis Advertising Agency Quits McDonald's Corp.s Account

The Arch Deluxe account has been reported at about $50 million a year.
Tribune Business News; 1st Feb 1997

Press Release from the Guardians of the Clan Donald

Ronald McDonald appointed Sergeant-Major at Arms of the Guardians of Clan Donald
Clan Donald; Jan 1997

McDonald's says to make 800 new Finnish jobs in 1997

In the year 2000 there will be about 100 McDonald's in Finland
Reuters; 31st Jan 1997

Battle of the Coco Pops

Kids have become a lucrative marketing niche with products targeted entirely at them.
Guardian; 27 Jan 97

Advertising to children - UK the worst in Europe

Children around the world are bombarded with television advertisements telling them bad food is good.
Food Magainze; Jan/Feb 97

Burger the environment

Michael Jackson, showed a considerable level of hypocrisy by visiting McDonald's
Scotland on Sunday; 12 Jan 97

McDonald's to open 100 restaurants

Fast-food, to get fast build free-standing modular buildings
Construction News; 9 Jan 97

Not so Big Mac

Very small piece on resistance to the Big Mac in Derbyshire.
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 1 January 1997

McDonald's refuses to accept a Gaelic name

McDonald's now faces a three-pronged assault from Scotland
Daily Telegraph; 28 Dec 96

McDonald's Wises Up To The Poor Taste Of Wilted Lettuce

Reacting to bad survey results and sales slump, McD plans include adding more salt!
The Guardian; 24 Dec 96

McDonald's Seeks Changes In Food Preparation

McDonald's Corp top management seeks to jump start same-store sales.
Reuters; 23 Dec 96

Big Mac and a Prize Headache

A bungle over a cash promotion could cost McDonald's thousands in extra prize money.
Scottish Daily Record; 23 Dec 96

McDonald's wins right to use name in Jamaica

Golden Arches become second chain of McDonald's in Jamaica
Reuters; 21 Dec 96

Turning Swords into Beef-Burgers

New York Times columnist and his 'golden arches theory of conflict prevention'
Guardian, 19th Dec 96; UK

Learning The Value of a Burger

Schoolchildren are being offered free burgers as an incentive to turn up for lessons.
The Independent (UK); 19 Dec 96

Fast Food Chains Fight For Market Share

Fast-food chains test new recipes and cook up promotions to draw more customers
Reuters; 19 Dec 96

U.S. Hamburger Chains Battle On Into 1997

Very similar article to the above one.
Reuters; 18 Dec 96

Republic of Ireland: Burgers for Burghers

Satirical letter to Bray Council - 'thanking' them for allowing McD to open up in town
The Irish Times; 18 Dec 96

Burger and large prize to go please

Bosses at McDonald's refused to dish out competition prize money.
Scottish Daily Record; 17 Dec 96

Salads Join McD's Line; No Specific Ad Plan Seen

Salads added to line of adult-targeted products. Typical trade article.
Advertising Age; Dec 96

Oldest McDonald's In U.S. Reopens

Oldest McDonald's restaurant reopened after a close brush with the demolition ball
Reuters; 15 Dec 96

Peace on Earth and Big Mac to all men

Three journalists on the 'New World Fast-Food Order'
Sunday Telegraph, 15th Dec 96; UK

Physical Dexterity Required at New McDonald's Outlets

Article on McDonald's news-coup ski-slope opening.
The Irish Times; Dec 96

McDonald's Opens World's First Ski-Through

Article on the news-coup ski-slope restaurant.
Reuters; 14 Dec 96

Fears over McDonald's school sponsorship deal

Controversy over corporate sponsorship in schools caused by McDonald's deal
Sydney Morning Herald (Australia); 13th Dec 96

Burger Chain Set To Open Its Third Outlet - Anger Follows

Three articles covering application by McD for another outlet in Cornwall.
Western Morning News; 12 Dec 96

Fascinating McFacts About McDonald's International

McDonald's own press release about themselves. Quite revelaing in many ways.
PR News (source: McDonald's Corp.); 9 Dec 96

Beefburger Giants Face Ban Dilemna

Will burger chains lift their ban on British beef
Yorkshire Post (UK); 6 Dec 96

Big Macs 'poisoned us'

E.coli, McDonald's and under cooked burgers
Express, 6th Dec 96

Mac Attacks and Loses - Fast Food Feud

Mac finds that bullying doesn't work in Denmark.
Associated Press; 4th Dec 96; Denmark

Infected children to sue over lethal food bug

Seven children suing British Government, McDonald's and others other food poisoning.
Independent; 4th Dec 96

McDonald's & E.coli food poisoning

Press release from the firm representing victims of E.coli poisoning
Howe & Co Solicitors; 3rd Dec 96

Big Mac poised to join Texaco war effort

Texaco is mounting a big push to gain market share in the UK and its secret weapon will be Ronald.
The Times (UK); November 1996

Mother of worker killed at McDonald's wants case reopened

Electrocuted worker story - update
International Worker; 30th Nov 96

Army gives Big Mac its marching orders

McDonald's ordered to stop using unlicensed radio equipment.
Evening Standard; 21st Nov 96

City Diary: Burger And Fries To Go - Sloping Off

Article on the news-coup ski-slope restaurant.
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 15 Nov 96

McDonald's strikes out with grown-ups

McDonald's losing adult customers.
Fortune Magazine; November 11th 96

Wall St loses taste for McDonald's

Report on poor sales for McDonald's in their own backyard.
Times; 11th Nov 96

Golden Arches Galore

It's been a lousy year for McDonald's, U.S. sales sagging
Forbes; 4th Nov 96; USA

McDonald's Opens In 99th Country With First Restaurant In Dominican Republic

McDonald's press release concerning the McColonisation of yet another country
PR News (source: McDonald's Corp.); 2 Dec 96

Big Mac turn-around

Barrister's advice prompts councillors to approve application
Cornwall News; Nov 96

Bitter Battle Ends In Burger Win

Late night application finally comes to an end with partial victory for both sides
Camden New Journal; 31st Oct 96

Media Guardian

Mike Love of McDonald's picks up the "PR professional of the year"
Guardian; 28th Oct 96

Albert v Ronald in battle of the burger

McDonald's frustrated by campaigners canny anti-planning tactics.
Independent; 19 Oct 96

Interview with Arsene Wenger, the new manager at Arsenal Football Club

Manager derides the effect of the McDonald's diet.
Evening Standard; 18 Oct 96

Orthodox Jews Offended By Cheese, Halt March Of The Big Mac In Israel

Religeous Jews put a stop to McDonald's un-kosher adverts.
Daily Telegraph; 18 Oct 96

Video shock in Big Mac licence bid

McSpotlight granted permission to video hearing
Camden New Journal; 17th Oct 96

Hitch for fast food giant

Campaigners once again frustrated the burger multinational's efforts
Camden & StPancras Chronicle; 17th Oct 96

Patent Nonsense

Spoof on the McMunchies fiasco
Time Out Magazine; 2- 9 Oct 96

McDonald's - Why All the Fuss?

McDonald's plans for Australian Blue Mountain region and the protests it has created.
Mid-Mountains Village Views; Vol.1 No.4 96; Australia

Scots Chief To Defend His Clan

The McDonald's take on McDonald's
Herald; 7th Oct 96; Scotland

Bunfight

McDonald's Australia plans frightening expansion rate. Campaigners organise.
Weekend Australian; 5th-6th Oct 96, Australia

Greenbelt Association Sues To Stop McDonald's

Sale of public land is unlawful says greenbelt group trying to protect environment.
Patriot News; 5 Oct 96; USA

Big Mac Will Shun Debate

McDonald's refuse to attend community meeting to listen to local residents
East Grinstead Observer; 2 Oct 96

Mr McDonald bites back

Angry Scot threatens Burger Giant with legal action.
Independent; 30th Sept 96

Clan Warfare Threatens Litigious Burger Chain

More details from the Ronald McDonald fiasco.
Press and Journal; 28 Sept 96; Scotland

Fed up to McTeeth with son of a bun

Daily Mirror advises readers to avoid McDonald's
Mirror; 28th Sept 96

Union Slams "Greedy" McDonald's

Press release from Britains General Union regarding low pay
GMB; 26th Sept 96

New McDonald's Product Roll-Out

the answer to poverty, exploitation and war ...? No, just a new burger
Press Release; 26 Sept 96; USA

McNaturals Proposal for McDonald's

Campaigners offer an organically based alternative to McDonald's meat based fayre.
Blue Mountains Gazette; 25 Sept 96; Australia

Uniqueness Under Threat

Katoomba region (Blue Mountains, Aus) and consequence of McDonald's invasion
Blue Mountains Gazette; 25 Sept 96; Australia

Garbage Protest at McDonald's Site

McDonald's get their rubbish back
Crawley News; 25 Sept 96

McDonald's Is More Powerful Than EC

Globalisation is destroying diversity.
Guardian; 25 Sept 96

Big Mac Chews Out Little Mrs Munchie

McDonald's attempts to monopolise the 'MC' prefix
Independent; 24 Sept 96

Big Mac puts bite on McMunchies

Mrs Blair, of Fenny Stratford, Bucks, has protested
Telegraph; 24 Sept 96

Corner shop faces McDonald's writ

Mary Blair has been told to drop the disputed prefix from McMunchies
Times; 24 Sept 96

McDonald's wins trademark battle in South Africa.

South Africa brought in line with international intellectual property protection.
Jet; 23 Sept 96

McDonald's Wins Corner Shop

Holloway to get second McDonald's with closure of 60yr old family business.
Islington Gazette; 19 Sept 96; London

Burger Firm Pulls Out

McDonald's admit defeat in attempt to purchase Tory HQ in HQ in North London
Daily Telegraph; 19 Sept 96

Big Mac Quits Fight For Portillo HQ

McDonald's drop plans after political row
Evening Standard; 19th Sept 96

Letter to Editor

Letter to editor re: the hijacking of parents / kids day by 'Ronald'.
Haringey Advertiser; Sept 96

Dissent Breaks Out In Big Mac's Ranks

Workers go out on strike in South Africa
South Africa Times; 18th Sept 96

British beef will soon fit the grill - Burger King set to end ban

Burger King breaks ranks over BSE
Daily Express; 17th Sept 96

Fighting McDonald's: Lessons from Montpelier Vermont

Montpellier application defeated.
International Society for Ecology and Culture; 17th Sept 96; USA

McDonald bid for Portillo's Tory HQ is rejected

McDonald's are refused permission for a drive-thru in North London
Times; 17th Sept 96

Labour Puts Big Mac Off The Menu In Portillo Land

Failure of McDonald's to secure Tory party HQ in North London
Daily Mail; 17th Sept 96

Burger bar blocked

Failure of McDonald's to secure Tory party HQ in North London
Guardian; 17th Sept 96

Labour burghers halt Portillo's Big Macs

Failure of McDonald's to secure Tory party HQ in North London.
Telegraph; 17th Sept 96

Big Macs Are Frozen Out

McDonald's are refused drive-thru application in North London
Daily Express; 17th Sept 96

McDonald's Sued Over Girl's Death

Report on death of girl from E.coli - the 'Burger Bug'
Daily Mail; 16th Sept 96

Discontent brews at McDonald's

Wildcat strikes in South Africa - discontent widespread
Argus (Cape Town); 15th Sept 96; South Africa

Parents to sue McDonald's over 'burger bug' death

McDonald's facing challenge over E.coli poisoning.
Sunday Times; 15th Sept 96

Kelloggs / McDonald's Link Up

McDonald's and Kelloggs join forces in promotion drive.
15th Sept 96; USA

Companies face increasing rows over how to choose worker representatives

McDonald's 'Workers Forum' denounced as 'example of single minded hostility'
Sunday Observer; 15th Sept 96

Big Mac Gets Closer

McDonald's win first stage of controversial planning permission
East Grinstead Courier; 13th Sept 96

Viz challenges McDonald's over TV money tips

Legal action considered against McDonald's
Independent; 12th Sept 96

McDonald's Sued

Expansion plans cause concern to existing store owners.
Sydney Morning Herald; 11th Sept 96; Australia

Mac Secures First Victory

Despite local protests McDonald's gain councillors consent.
East Grinstead Observer; 11 Sept 96

'McWorks Council' Condemned

Union federation condemns McDonald's rubber-stamping workers council.
Union Federation; Geneva, Switzerland

McDonald's Plans India Debut Soon

Indian outlets coming soon
Economic Times; 5th Sept 96; India

McDonald's plans India debut soon

India openings all set for Delhi and Bomba
Economic Times; 5th Sept 96; India

Funday Ruined for Ronald's Annual Bash

Report on protest at Ronald's annual 'funday'
Sunday Mail; 23rd August 96

Big Mac deal will bring windfall for Tory coffers

Political row over links between McDonald's and the Conservative party.
Times; 15 August 96

A blow to Big Mac in Jamaica

McDonald's are stopped trading in Kingston, Jamaica
Guardian; EcoSoundings 17th July 96

Will a Big Mac sign rise at Stonehenge?

Details of a proposal to open a McDonald's at Stonehenge
Mail on Sunday; 14th July 96

Burger Off McDonald's, Says Chingford

Short piece on plans and possible protests over McD's expansion into Chingford
Waltham Forest Independent; 31st June 96

Anger at plans by McDonald's

A selection of pieces covering McD's proposals for Winchmore Hill (N London)
Enfield Advertiser; May - June 96

Big Mac To Be Grilled In JA

Lengthy article giving the story behind the Jamaican case of McDonald's vs McDonald's.
Caribbean Times; 27 June 96

McDonald's Sponsorship Offer Rejected

McD's attempt to infiltrate a anti-discriminatory festival is foiled
Huddersfield; 22 June 96

Left Bank Balks At le Big Mac

Report on McDonald's attempt to set up shop in the Left Bank
Guardian; 22nd June 96

Big Mac and Cries

More about the Enfield proposals
Evening Standard; 12th June 96

Bus Driver Suspended For Refusing To Hurt A Cow

Bus driver is suspended over burger vouchers
Los Angeles Times; 6th June 96, USA

Here's the Beef

The grand opening of McDonald's first fast-food restaurant in South Africa heralds bad news for the health of the nation.
New Internationalist; June 96

McDonald's Unmasked

Overview of McDonald's global ambitions and manipulations
Red Pepper; June 96 and USA

The Battle Of The Veggie Burgers

The launch of the Veggie DeLuxe.
Here's Health Magazine; June 96

McLash - 'They're Ruining Face Of Britain

Nottinham's planning chief launches a scathing attack on McDonald's whole concept.
Evening Post; 31st May 96

Seven Nuggets and You Are Out

Crew member is sacked over two extra pieces of McNuggets
Guardian; 29th May 96

McDonald's Ties Deal With Disney.

McDonald's makes 'historic' deal with Diney for rights to serve junk food at parks.....
Financial Times; 24th May 96

Lessons With a Logo 'Tainted By Advertising'.

Businesses attempts to infiltrate schools with learning packs
Independent, 24th May 96

McContrast of Opinions

Protestors attend McD's annual shareholders' meeting.
Oak Brook Press; 24th May 96, USA

Big Mac Attacked Over Bow Drive-Thru

Residents vow to fight burger giant's proposal for a restaurant
East London Advertiser; 23rd May 96

McViolence Vs Peaceful Protestors

McDonald's Heavy handed tactics in Hollywood.
Vegetarian Resource Centre; 19th May 96, USA

McDonald's Gets Its Teeth Into Durban

McDonald's expands into South Africa
Durban; 19th May 96, South Africa

We Don't Wanna McDonald's

Slovak's against McDonald's invasion.
17th May 96; Bratislava, Slovak

Now Serving: Boomer Burgers

McDonald's attempts to cash in further on the baby boom generation.
USA Today; 10th May 96, USA

McDonald's Introduces 'Adult Burger'

Launch of the 'Arch DeLuxe'
MSN News New York; 10th May 96, USA

Big Mac equals Heart Attack: It's Official

Launch of Deluxe Burger
VivaVegie Society; 9th May 96, USA

Bigger Bite of Britain for McDonald's

How good McDonald's are doing ... then a counter as to their 'sluggishness'.
Observer; 5 May 96

Don't Put Your Trust In McDonald's

McDonald's still using British beef after announcement of change over BSE
Hampstead; May 96

Force Pays Up For Wrongful Arrest

Police forced to pay 2,000stlg to anti-McD protestor
Echo, May 96

McDonald's 'Strategies For Global Domination'

McD's expansion plans.
McD Annual Report; May 96

McDonald's Spy Satellites Plot Expansion

How McDonald's are using satellite images to calculate population densities and changing habitation to plot expansion plans.
Arlington (Virginia); 4th May 96, USA

Wimpy Lifts Its Ban On British Beef

BSE Beef ban starts to crumble.
Times; 3rd May 96

McDonald's Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy

McDonald's refuse to release details of how many people they serve a day.
Claire Cummings; 3rd May 96, USA

Sealright designs sauce system for McDonald's in South Africa and China

Kansas City Business Journal (USA); April 26, 96

Southampton Campaigner Wins Unlawful Arrest Case

Anti-McD protestor wins case after 2 year struggle.
Southampton; 19th April 96

Deal Paves Way For McDonald's

Local community lose out to McD store
Denver Post; 18th April 96

Olympic rings better-known than McDonald's arches.

McDonald's come second only to the Olympic rings in worldwide recognition
Orlando Business Journal (USA); April 12th, 96

McDonald's taps Donahue as asst. VP for govt. relations

Ex-assistant to Governor is now McDonald's man in Washington.
Nation's Restaurant News (USA); Apr 8, 96

McDonald's Outlets in Delhi and Mumbai

Outlining McD's plans for India in the near future
Indian Times; 27th March 96

Man Takes Bite Out of Fast Food Sandwich - and Gulps Down Half a Rodent

Story about man eating McRibb only to find he is eating a dead animal
Weekly World News; 7 July 92

Opening of McDonald's Stalled

More about the Jamaican court action with McDonald's vs McDonald's.
Nation; 22 March 96; Jamaica

Dutch Look To Eastern Europe For Veal Calves

Dutch Business News, March 96

McDonald's Try To 'Rape' Bermuda

Report on local opposition to McDonald's plans in Bermuda
Reuters; March 96

McDonald's Snap Up ú1million Greengate Pub

McDonald's move into Newbury Park
Barking, Dagenham and Ilford Herald; March 96

Boerum Hill Big Mac Attack

Article on local opposition to a new McD store in Brooklyn
New Yorker (USA), 25 March 96

Big Mac Pays Out 283m. Lire for Foothold In Pizza Land

McD's purchase of Italy's main burger chain in order circumvent planning laws
Guardian; 23rd March 96

McDonald's Ban British Beef

Article on Dutch McD ban of British beef
Daily Mirror, 23 March 96

Advert Girl Is Veggie ......

Jocular news item
Daily Mirror, 23 March 96

Stop Eating Beef, says Consumer Association

Giving yet another warning over the safety of beef
PA News Agency; 22nd March

McDonald's says Standards Exceed IUK Safety Limits

Reuters News Agency; 21st March 96

Sorted McGarbage Burned

McD's recycling scheme in Sweden failing to operate
Soder om Soder; 20th March 96

Cow Carcass Blocks McDonald's Drive Thru

Protest report
ARDAC Press Release, 20 March 96

Locals Don't Relish Site Chosen By McDonald's

Local anger over proposed store
Newsday, 14 March 96 (USA)

Electrocuted - Safety Probe At McDonald's

McDonald's safety standards investigated after another worker is killed
Melbourne Sunday Age, 10 March 96

McDonald's Expansion Plans

ARC News, March 96

Internet Info Accepted In Court

McLibel evidence from Internet ruled admissable in Jamaican court
Gleanor; 23 Feb 96; Jamaica

The Mad Cow Deceit

UK Government and the BSE scandal
Daily Express, 18 Feb 96

McDonald's Set To Defend Trade Mark and Name In Court

Reuters, Jan 96

McDonald's To Accelerate Growth Rate

Piece on the cancerous growth of McDonald's
Wall Street Journal, Jan 22, 95

Ronald McDonald under Mac-attack!

Article on Kids Against Big Mac
Willesden & Brent Chronicle, 4 Jan 96

Very Golden Arches

Predicting a rosy future for McDonald's
Forbes; 1st Jan 96; USA

Which Is More Useful?

Piece on case in Auberon Waugh column
Daily Telegraph, 11 Dec 95

McDonald's Can Smell Success in China

McDonald's salivate at the prospects in China
Asian Wall Street Journal; 3rd Dec 95

Kentucky Fried Chicken Protests in India

Short report on anti-KFC activities in Bharat
Ecologist, Nov/Dec 95

McDonalds teaching aid is 'brainwashing'

Article on McDonald's Education Packs
Today; 13 Nov 95

Parallel Worlds Fight For The Globe

Long article on Management Summit '95 and the protests outside
Guardian, 11 Nov 95

Sewage In Big Mac Kitchen

News item on evidence of ex-employee
Daily Mirror, 31 Oct 95

McDonald's staff 'worked among sewage'

Coverage of evidence given by ex-employee
Independent, 31 Oct 95

Sewage On McDonald's Kitchen Floor: Ex-Worker

News item on evidence of ex-employee
Press Association, 30 Oct 95

Children told: Come to school and win a burger

Article on McDonald's moves in schools
Lancashire Evening Post, 18 Oct 95

McDonald's Accused of Blatant Racism

News item on evidence of ex-employee
Evening Standard, 18 Oct 95

Animal Rights Protest At McDonald's

Article on protest in Dublin
Irish Times, 17 Oct 95

Burger Battalions Fire Their Big Buns

Feature on fast-food chains' expansion plans
Observer, 15 Oct 95

McSued In Malaysia .....

Libel case in Malaysia
Malayan Journal, 29th Sept 95

Mc China

Small piece on McDonald's in China
A and M, International News, Sept 95

McDonald's coming to Banska Bystrica

Bratislava's red tape discourages fast food giant
SLOVAK, July 19 - 1 August 95

Big Mac Has Big Plans

McDonald's expansion pland for India
Sunday MID-DAY, 30 July 95

The Big Mac

Feature article on opposition to McDonald's
Independent, 10 June 95

McDonald's Libel Defendants Bring Protest To U.S.

Newsagency report on protest on McDonald's 40th Anniversary
Reuters, 15 April 95

Vet's Fears Over McDonald's Beef

Article on evidence of food safety witness
Guardian, 31 March 95

A burger and fries for class spying eyes

Article on McDonald's moves in schools
Daily Telegraph, 15 Feb 95

Burger bribery - Primary school children being bribed to grass on school vandals

Fancy a burger? grass on friend
London Tonight, 15 Feb 95

Red Cross loses NHS cafe to McDonald's

Short article on McDonald's attempt to open outlet in Glasgow hospital
Times, 14 Feb 95

Duke takes Big Mac to task

Short article on Brazilian beef shipments and Prince Philip
Independent, 27 Jan 95

Reading, writing, McDonald's

Short article on McDonald's moves in schools
Daily Post North Wales; 12 Dec 12 94

A Brief History

Chronology of McDonald's
Daily Telegraph, 2 Oct 94

McDonalds 'Deceived Customers'

Article on evidence of Assistant Attorney General of Texas
Guardian, 16 Sept 94

McDonald's Adverts Were Misleading

Short report on some evidence on advertising and nutrition
Independent, 20 July 94

Fast Food Giant Justifies Packaging

Short report on McDonald's evidence on environmental effects of packaging
Indpendent, 8 July 94

McDonald's 'Exploiting Children'

Short report on cross-examination of McDonald's UK President
Independent, 6 July 94

McDonald's Chief Defends Fast Food

Short report on evidence of McDonald's UK President
Independent, 5 July 94

McDonald's Chief Refuses To Reveal Pay In Libel Trial

Short report on cross-examination of McDonald's UK President
Independent, 2 July 94

Big Mac Chief Says His Burgers Are Safe

Report on evidence of McDonald's UK President
Independent, 1 July 94

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