Now, seed potato biz taking root in Haryana. (Courtesy: Rajesh Moudgil)
September 19, 2022
Seed potato business is taking root in Haryana, India
A new trend has emerged in the Indian State of Haryana, with many potato farmers venturing into the seed potato production business. They even have had contracts from big private players such as McCain and Siddhi Vinayak
McCain Foods India French Fries
June 12, 2022
McCain India Releases the Second Edition of India Sustainability Report 2021 - Together-Towards Planet-Friendly Food
In line with its sustainable strategy and alignment to the Sustainable Development Goals, McCain Food (India) launches the second edition of the India Sustainability Report 2021 titled- 'Together-Towards Planet-Friendly Food'.
McCain Foods Releases Its 2nd Global Sustainability Report 2020 - Together, Towards Planet-Friendly Food.
June 21, 2021
Impact of sustainability agenda McCain Foods in India
In line with the Global Sustainability Strategy and Commitments, McCain released its Global Sustainability Report with a focus on India, for the first time, to track progress across its sustainability pillars for the year 2020.
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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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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