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januari 14, 2013

Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2013: McCain Foods to invest in its Mehsana plant, says MD Vikas Mittal

McCain Foods India today said the company plans to invest $ 69 million (over Rs 370 crore) at its potato processing plant at Mehsana in Gujarat, as it looks to cater to the increased demand.

december 16, 2012

No GM potatoes used for French Fries in China, say world's largest French fry manufacturers

In a rare joint statement the world's three largest french fry manufacturers spell out that they do not use genetically modified potatoes to produce their french fries in China.

november 07, 2012

Filippino firm Potato Corner planning big expansion in the US

Filippino-owned flavored French fries retailer Potato Corner is planning to expand in the US from the current 13 to as many as 1,000 stores in the next five to seven years.

november 04, 2012

Quest for the perfect potato pays off for McCain Foods in India

India’s love affair with the french fry is so intense that the Canadian potato giant is injecting another $69 million on top of its current $37 million investment into greatly increasing output at its plant in Mehsana, which only opened five years ago.

september 19, 2012

McCain Foods to expand its Harbin, China Potato Processing Plant

Today McCain Foods Limited announced plans to double the operating capacity of its Harbin, China potato processing plant. The Harbin plant was built in 2005 and is one of several potato processing plants McCain operates in the Asia Pacific region.

september 11, 2012

'Ireland's Potato' a successful QSR concept in Asia

Singapore is lining up for its first taste of a franchise called Ireland’s Potato, a popular potato-based culinary experience that is already thriving in Taiwan, Malaysia and Hong Kong, although the franchise is not Irish as such and apparently originated in Hong Kong.

juni 20, 2012

McCain Foods to double retail network in India

Processed food player McCain Foods Pvt Ltd is set to double its retail network in India from the current 4,500 to 9,000-10,000.

juni 19, 2012

McCain to cultivate potato on 8000 acres in Gujarat by 2014

McCain Foods Pvt Ltd will bring 8,000 acres under potato cultivation in Gujarat (India) by 2014.

april 29, 2012

India's biggest food processing plant ‘Himalya Fresh' inaugurated

The Chief Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's biggest food processing plant ‘Himalya Fresh' near Vadnagar of Mahesana district today.

april 08, 2012

McCain Foods to launch more items to double business in India

McCain Foods India recently said it will increase its product offerings in India and enhance manufacturing capacity accordingly as it looks to double business every year.

januari 15, 2012

Yasheng Group to develop its potato processing business

Yasheng Group, a high-growth diversified China-based agricultural company with US headquarters in California, recently announced plans to expand farming operations in 2012.

december 13, 2011

'Localisation is a cornerstone of McCain’s India strategy'

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, McCain Foods Limited is the world’s largest producer of French fries and potato specialties with 53 plants on six continents and sales of over CAD$6 billion.

december 02, 2011

Vikas Mittal joins McCain Foods India as Managing Director

Former dabur India head of innovation Vikas Mittal has joined McCain Foods India as its MD. Mittal was head of innovation at Dabur in July 2011, prior to which he was executive VP (marketing) for the personal &home care division. Mittal has also w...

november 16, 2011

New French fry line at Dogaseed successfully installed

Doga Seed and BMA successfully completed the installation of a new 3000 kg/h french fries production line in Nevsehir, Turkey.

november 12, 2011

McCain Foods India Welcomes Canadian Officials

Management at McCain Foods manufacturing facility in Mehsana hosted senior Canadian government officials who were on a recent trade mission to India to strengthen and advance bilateral trade between the two countries. Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of I...

oktober 15, 2011

Potato import Indonesia may see stricter regulation

The Indonesian government is considering establishing a trade system for potatoes, including what kinds of potatoes [products] may be imported and an import quota, an official says. Trade Ministry director general for foreign trade Deddy Saleh said hi...

From the first McCain Foods India TV campaign

oktober 11, 2011

McCain Foods India launched its first TV campaign in India

With more than 1.2 billion people, India is the second most populated country on the planet and offers ample opportunities for markets of all stripes. So why not frozen food? Canada’s McCain Foods has annual revenue of $6.5 billion.

augustus 10, 2011

Dutch eye potato opportunities in the Philippines

Many Dutch businessmen are starting to show an interest in agriculture in the Philippines. This sudden interest marks the success of the Philippine Netherlands Business Council or PNBC’s working luncheon where it showcased the richness or potential we...