2022---lack-of-sunflower-oil--mcdonald-s-changes-the-french-fries-recipe

While supply chains eventually stabilized, the 2022 oil crisis forced the fast-food industry to diversify its sourcing. It served as a wake-up call that even the most established recipes in the world are vulnerable to global events.

In early 2022, the global market for sunflower oil was thrown into chaos. Ukraine, often called the "breadbasket of Europe," was the world’s leading producer and exporter of sunflower oil, accounting for nearly . When exports were halted due to the conflict, food manufacturers and fast-food giants alike found themselves staring at empty vats. The Recipe Pivot While supply chains eventually stabilized, the 2022 oil

McDonald’s temporarily swapped sunflower oil for a blend of rapeseed and sunflower oil (and in some cases, palm oil) to maintain consistent frying temperatures and supply. While supply chains eventually stabilized