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McCain Foods Limited

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Company Description

McCain Foods Limited is an international leader in the frozen food industry and the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato specialities, employing approximately 18,000 people and operating 50 production facilities on six continents.

The company also makes pizzas, appetizers and oven-ready meals.

A privately-owned company based in Canada, McCain generates annual sales in excess of CAD 6 billion (USD 4.4 billion) .

The company’s products can be found in restaurants and retail stores in over 160 countries around the world.

McCain is a privately owned family firm with over 65 years of expertise, a presence in over 160 countries, and a global team of over 20,000 individuals.

Their principles and culture are key to all they do. Their product quality, people, and client dedication enable them to generate global revenues in excess of CDN $11 billion.

They remain the global leader in prepared potato goods, including their well-known French fries and appetizers, thanks to their investment and innovation.

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 Idaho Potatoes Areas
February 24, 2011

Idaho: Thaw seen in potato bargaining

Idaho potato growers and processors are back at the bargaining table after a bitter split two years ago.
 Precia Molen weighing systems
February 19, 2011

New weighing system raises productivity of McCain Scarborough's oven chips production

February 15, 2011

McCain Foods investment in Hastings (NZ) vegetable plant to boost jobs and export

The New Zealand Prime Minister John Key will officially open the NZ $19 million upgrade to McCain Foods plant Friday, February 18
Making the case for French Fries
February 07, 2011

Making the case for French Fries

During the Potato Expo, Frank van Schaayk (Regional CEO United States and South America McCain Foods) introduced the Alliance for Potato Research and Education in his presentation titled 'French Fries, Re-imagined'