Much of the production of French Fries in India takes place in Gujarat, with the presence of McCain Foods India, Iscon Balaji Foods and Hyfun Frozen Foods.
January 03, 2017
Potato Planting in the Indian State Gujarat at an all time high
Potato farming in the Indian state Gujarat has reached an all-time high with over 18 per cent more planting compared to last year.
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McCain Foods India is expanding its distribution network
December 23, 2014
McCain Foods India is expanding its distribution network
McCain Foods India is expanding its distribution network as well as improving availability of its products throughout the country.
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McCain, DuPont empower Gujarat Potato Farmers
September 02, 2014
McCain, DuPont empower Gujarat Potato Farmers
McCain Foods and DuPont India are collaborating to implement the Global GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) Farm Assurer Certification Program with McCain contract farmers.
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Vikas Mittal, MD, McCain Foods India: "Only 5% of Indian households and 20% of food service operators are currently buying frozen French fries. So we see a huge potential as in-home snacking grows by more than 20% among high-income households."
January 26, 2014
Sizzling business of French fries in India: Sales up 30% and fat margins
A market that's growing 30% annually, and can grow even faster, a business big enough to accommodate giant western MNCs and small Indian startups, a supply chain that allows mouth-watering margins to all players and a product that many consumers, adults or children, find addictive — selling frozen French fries in India is a sizzling business that's set to sizzle even more.
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June 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.
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McCain for news
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...
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The potato consumption in India
December 05, 2007
Check out the Potato Industry in India
Last week I received more information on one of the two (!) large potato conferences next year in India, so I decided this was a good time to pay attention to the fast changes in the Indian Potato Processing industry.
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