McCain Foods (India) Pvt Ltd

Company Description

McCain has been engaged in agriculture R&D and in development of frozen food market in India since 1998.

McCain Foods (India) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of McCain Foods Limited in Canada.

McCain Foods (India) Pvt Ltd operates a potato processing factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Construction of this facility started in 2005 and significant investments have been made since. An other expansion of this factory was announced for 2013, in order to cope with the rapid growth of the frozen potato product sector in India.

McCain Foods (India) Pvt Ltd potato processing plant in Mehsana district of Gujarat.

A subsidiary of:

McCain Foods Asia

Product Types offered by this company

- French Fries and Potato Specialties
- - Frozen French Fries
  - Frozen Potato Specialties

News for this Company

September 30, 2017

Indian Dairy Coop GCMMF (Amul) enters french fry market and promises Gujarat farmers better prices

In India, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) is starting the production of frozen French Fries in October of this year. They have set up shop in North Gujarat, close to McCain Foods India and Hyfun Frozen Foods

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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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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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December 03, 2014

Balaji Wafers to start production of French Fries and frozen specialties

Balaji, one of the largest regional potato chips and snacks brands in India, will soon move into the production of French fries and other frozen potato specialty products, according to Chandu Virani, MD of Balaji Wafers.

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