Potato Processor McCain Foods invests over 1 billion in plant expansions

Coaldale expansion takes Potato Processor McCain Foods' capacity investments over 1 billion

McCain Foods Limited has announced plans to expand its capacity at its plant in Coaldale, Alberta, Canada. Shown above is a recently taken early morning aerial shot of the McCain Foods Coaldale potato processing plant (Courtesy: Skytech Imaging)

July 20, 2017

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McCain Foods Limited

McCain Foods Limited has announced plans to expand its capacity at its plant in Coaldale, Alberta, Canada. This investment will bring additional production capacity to the french fry manufacturing facility, helping to meet continued strong demand for McCain products in the company’s domestic and international markets.

Built in 2000, Coaldale is a key plant within the McCain North American supply network and today employs over 200 workers and draws its supply from 28 potato growers in the Southern Alberta region.

The expansion is expected to be completed by autumn 2017 and is part of an ongoing global capacity investment program that the company has in place.

McCain Foods French Fries

Over the past 18 months, McCain Foods Limited has announced increased capacity investments in its plants in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Belgium, Argentina, Colombia and India – reflecting the company’s continued growth on a global scale.

Dirk Van de Put, President and CEO McCain Foods Limited:

“We’re actively evaluating new opportunities to invest in our network as our global volumes increase.”

“Over the last 18 months, we’ve confirmed investments of more than $1 billion to add capacity, including investments in infrastructure, technology and capabilities, across the full range of McCain products”.