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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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Aviko for news
January 21, 2011
Aviko hires PR agency Brass for marketing push in UK foodservice
Aviko, one of the world's largest producers of potato products, has appointed Leeds agency Brass to promote its UK and Eire foodservice business following a three-way pitch.
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Tasmanian Floods may have destroyed 20% of the potato crop
January 18, 2011
Tasmanian Floods may have destroyed 20% of the potato crop
The damage bill from flooding on Tasmanian farms is expected to run into millions of dollars.
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Amerikaans initiatief om het imago van aardappelen en friet te verbeteren
January 09, 2011
Amerikaans initiatief om het imago van aardappelen en friet te verbeteren
Tijdens de vorige week gehouden Potato Expo - het grootste aardappel congres in the Verenigde Staten - werd een nieuw initiatief gepresenteerd om het imago van aardappelen en friet te verbeteren.
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McDonald's for news
January 05, 2011
McDonald's India: in search for the perfect potato for french fries
Soon after setting shop in India, McDonalds’ Vikram Bakshi knew he had a problem — the signature French Fries weren’t right. It took him nine years and several experiments to get it right:   Name: Vikram BakshiDesignation: CEO, McDonalds India (North...
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