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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July 23, 2008
McCain Foods (Canada) opens new Florenceville French fry factory
A new $65-million state-of-the art potato processing plant began production July 22, replacing the first factory ever built by McCain Foods more than 50 years ago. The plant, which has been under construction since the spring of 2007, uses the latest ...From the archive
July 18, 2008
McCain Florenceville French Fry plant opening delayed a week
McCain Foods' new potato processing plant in Florenceville will be up and running sometime next week. The company had hoped to start operations this week, but spokesperson Calla Farn said the company pushed that date back to run some final tests. &quo...From the archive
July 11, 2008
McCain Foods axes 46 jobs at Scarborough prepared foods plant
Nearly 50 workers at McCain Foods in Scarborough are set to lose their jobs because of a decline in sales of prepared foods.But the management stressed they were still "firmly committed"to staying in Scarborough.The shock news was given to st...From the archive
July 11, 2008
McCain Foods to open its new Florenceville french fry facility next week
McCain Foods' new state-of-the-art potato processing plant in Florenceville is slated to open next week. The $65-million french fry factory will provide greater flexibility and improved efficiency but, at least initially, won't be used to its maximum ...From the archive
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