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McCain Foods United Kingdom

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McCain Foods activities in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

In the United Kingdom McCain Foods (GB) Limited operates 4 potato processing plants.

In Ireland, McCain Foods only operates a sales organisation.
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McCain Foods (GB) proposes to cut 230 jobs in the United Kingdom at its PAS Grantham plant
November 25, 2019

McCain Foods (GB) proposes to cut 230 jobs in the United Kingdom at its PAS Grantham plant

McCain Foods (GB) Ltd announced today it is proposing, subject to consultation, to reduce the employee numbers at its subsidiary PAS Grantham in the United Kingdom. It says the proposal puts 230 McCain employees at risk of redundancy.
Precision farming solution 'Tuberzone' by Soilessentials will predict potato yield and tuber size  throughout the season
October 28, 2019

SoilEssentials showcasing precision farming solution 'Tuberzone' for potato cultivation at BP2019

SoilEssentials Ltd will be showcasing 'Tuberzone' their precision farming solutions for potato cultivation at the upcoming BP2019, the potato industry event.
S-MASHING Iceland is selling McCain Unicorn-shaped potatoes for £1 and they're perfect for kids
October 15, 2019

British supermarket chain Iceland is selling McCain Unicorn-shaped potatoes for £1: perfect for kids

PARENTS who struggle to get little ones to eat any veg might want to head down to Iceland as it's going to be selling UNICORN-shaped potato pieces. The crispy treats have been created by McCain and will be sold exclusively in store and online at Iceland.
Four 'resistancy' genes in current commercial potato varieties already defeated by Phytophthora Infestans
July 31, 2019

Four late blight 'resistancy' genes in current commercial potato varieties already defeated by Phytophthora Infestans

Recent research at the James Hutton Institute suggests that limited genetic differences in potato lineages has left British and American spuds vulnerable to late blight, the disease that caused the Irish potato famine.