Updated: McDonald's exemption from Olympics' sustainable food standards sparks green anger

Jessica Shankleman
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Games organisers' sustainable sourcing commitment called into question after Sebastian Coe admits food sponsor will truck in 90 per cent of chicken from abroad

The organisers of London's 2012 Olympic Games have been accused of failing to reinforce their own sustainable food sourcing pledge, after it was confirmed McDonald's will be exempt from a requirement to...

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