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McCain Foods Canada - Carberry

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McCain Foods Canada - Carberry is one of the French Fry production plants of McCain Foods (Canada), located in Manitoba.

McCain acquired the Carberry processing plant on October 31, 2004 from Midwest Food Products Inc., a subsidiary of Nestlé Canada Inc. for an undisclosed purchase price.

The Carberry potato processing plant processes about 430 million pounds of Manitoba-grown potatoes every year, mostly into french fries.
 

McCain Foods Canada - Carberry potato processing plant, seen from the air in this picture made in July 2015 (Courtesy: Gordon Goldsborough)

McCain Foods Canada - Carberry potato processing plant, seen from the air in this picture made in July 2015 (Courtesy: Gordon Goldsborough)

The Carberry plant employs about 220 people (January 2016), with a commitment to add another 10 positions to be created over the next three years as a result of recent government supported investments.
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Manitoba potato acres projected to fall
April 24, 2016

Manitoba potato acres projected to fall

Potato acres are expected to fall in Manitoba this spring, as french fry companies cut back on process potato contracts.
McCain Foods Canada investments in Carberry plant supported by government
January 03, 2016

McCain Foods Canada investments in Carberry plant supported by government

Local and Federal Government (Manitoba, Canada) have announced an investment of nearly $380,000 for the McCain Foods potato processing plant in Carberry to increase efficiency, reduce waste and support the sustainable growth of Manitoba’s potato industry. The governments’ investment represents half of the total equipment cost.
Potato Processing Deals Reached in Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick
May 18, 2015

Potato Processing Deals Reached in Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick

Potato Producers Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick all have reached a deal with the French Fry manufacturers.
Dan Sawatzky, Keystone Potato Producers Association
May 11, 2014

Manitoba potato growers still in talks with Simplot

Keystone Potato Producers Association based in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, has yet to complete negotiations with Simplot Canada II over a contract for 2014 production.