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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McCain Middle East FZE
McCain Middle East FZE is a regional affiliate of McCain Foods that operates in the United Arab Emirates from the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA). The company markets and distributes frozen food goods, such as potato-based frozen foods, snacks, and vegetables, to retail, foodservice, and food industry customers in the Middle East and North Africa.
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March 23, 2010
McCain Foods launches South African website
McCain Foods (SA) - South Africa's largest frozen chip (french fries), vegetables and ready made meals manufacturer - has launched its first-ever South African website. The website is part of McCain Foods ongoing effort to provide relevant information ...From the archive

March 19, 2010
McCain Foods USA recalls McCain All American Roaster frozen potato due to suspect pepper ingredient
McCain Foods USA today announced a voluntary recall of the McCain All American Roaster frozen potato product listed below which contains a pepper ingredient that could be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product contains black pepper which ...From the archive

March 18, 2010
McCain Foods India launches Potato pops
McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of McCain Foods Ltd, Canada, has introduced Chilli Garlic Potato Pops, a unique mouth-watering delectable snack for the Indian market. The product, which was launched at Aahar International Fair 2010,...From the archive

March 16, 2010
United Kingdom: McCain splashes £1m on sweet potato campaign
McCain Foods (GB) has launched a £1m campaign to push its sweet potato product. A sweet potato sampling road show is travelling across the UK giving over 100,000 consumers the chance to taste sweet potato and pick up a coupon booklet which includes 3...From the archive
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