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McCain Foods Limited

Potato wedges
Company Description

McCain Foods Limited is an international leader in the frozen food industry and the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato specialities, employing approximately 18,000 people and operating 50 production facilities on six continents.

The company also makes pizzas, appetizers and oven-ready meals.

A privately-owned company based in Canada, McCain generates annual sales in excess of CAD 6 billion (USD 4.4 billion) .

The company’s products can be found in restaurants and retail stores in over 160 countries around the world.

McCain is a privately owned family firm with over 65 years of expertise, a presence in over 160 countries, and a global team of over 20,000 individuals.

Their principles and culture are key to all they do. Their product quality, people, and client dedication enable them to generate global revenues in excess of CDN $11 billion.

They remain the global leader in prepared potato goods, including their well-known French fries and appetizers, thanks to their investment and innovation.

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Pulsemaster PEF-System: the tubers are dropped into the PEF-Treatment tank unit and the pulse generator is situated against the wall. The unit has a capacity of up to 30 t/h of tuber processing.
October 09, 2021
McCain Foods Tasmania installs Pulsemaster PEF-tech innovation, reduces water use by more than 100,000 litres per day
McCain Foods has installed proprietary world-leading technology in the form of a Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) generator, as part of the company’s latest upgrade to its Smithton plant in Tasmania.
The Simple Root global brand to launch in the UK with McCain foods backing
September 24, 2021
'The Simple Root' launches dairy alternative in the UK with McCain Foods backing
The Simple Root uses unique IP technology developed in partnership with McCain Foods to create the taste and texture of dairy using root vegetables, herbs, and spices, and is a key addition to McCain’s continued investment in innovation
Annual Report: McCain Foods in Britain impacted by pandemic and poor potato crop
August 08, 2021
Annual Report: Results McCain Foods in Britain impacted by pandemic and poor potato crop
McCain Foods (GB) Ltd is a leading manufacturer of frozen potato products in Great Britain. The company recently released its 'Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended June 2020'.
Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes South Africa (Courtesy: Potatoes South Africa)
July 28, 2021
Expiration of anti-dumping tariffs on fries leaves South African potato industry vulnerable
Anti-dumping tariffs on frozen French fries imported from the Netherlands and Germany have expired, leaving the South African potato industry vulnerable to ‘dumping’.