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McCain Foods Limited

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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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 McCain Foods
July 18, 2008

McCain Florenceville French Fry plant opening delayed a week

McCain Foods' new potato processing plant in Florenceville will be up and running sometime next week. The company had hoped to start operations this week, but spokesperson Calla Farn said the company pushed that date back to run some final tests. &quo...
 Potato Council
July 17, 2008

Potato Growers urged to quantify costs

As crop production costs spiral, serious savings can be made across a range of potato inputs if you manage and monitor them carefully.
 India
July 17, 2008

Snack Food market in India 2008 (GAIN report)

The snack food market in India is $3 billion;with the organized segment accounting for almost half of the market share and growing at rate of 15 to 20 percent per year.However, the imported snack food market is growing but small ($30 million) due to hi...
 McCain Foods (GB) Scarborough
July 11, 2008

McCain Foods axes 46 jobs at Scarborough prepared foods plant

Nearly 50 workers at McCain Foods in Scarborough are set to lose their jobs because of a decline in sales of prepared foods.But the management stressed they were still "firmly committed"to staying in Scarborough.The shock news was given to st...