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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July 02, 2009
New Zealand Chip (French Fries) Shop Competition Is On Again
The search for New Zealand’s top chip shop kicks off this month, with registrations opening for shops wanting to take part in the ‘That’s Life! Best Chip Shop Competition 2009’. This year, competing shops can gain extra points in the Competition if at ...From the archive
June 29, 2009
McCain Foods upgrades Timaru facilities;Job cuts expected
Upgrades in technology and changes in contracts may see the axe fall on a number of workers at McCain Foods Ltd in Washdyke, Timaru.While management at the plant, or its Australian-based head office, were not able to be contacted yesterday, The Timaru ...From the archive
June 16, 2009
The Tasmanian Potato Industry
Tasmania produces an extensive range of fresh and processed vegetables. As the highest value vegetable produced in the state, the potato is considered the backbone of the Tasmanian vegetable industry. With a farmgate value of $82.5 million, the potato...From the archive
June 03, 2009
McCain Foods named Exporter of the Year
Doubling its export volume over the last four years helped win the McCain team the prestigious Exporter of the Year Award for 2009.The award, a joint initiative of Business New Brunswick and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, was presented by New Br...From the archive
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