McCain Foods Limited

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.

Subsidiaries and Factory Locations

Fiddlehead Technology

Fiddlehead Technology applies advanced data science techniques like machine learning to solve some of the most complex problems facing the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.

Lutosa

Lutosa is a Belgian french fry manufacturer with two production locations. Lutosa is a subsidiary of McCain Foods Limited.

McCain Australia and New Zealand

McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd and McCain Foods (NZ) Limited are both wholly owned subsidiaries of McCain Foods Limited in Canada and are part of the global McCain group of companies.

McCain do Brasil Alimentos Ltd

McCain do Brasil Alimentos Ltd is the division of McCain Foods Limited responsible for South America. McCain Foods Limited is an international leader in the frozen food industry and the world’s largest processor of French fries and specialty potato products.

McCain Farm of the Future Canada

McCain Farm of the Future Canada is one of two future farms of McCain Foods

McCain Foods Asia

McCain Foods Asia covers the countries China, India, Japan, Korea as well as South East Asia

Product Types offered by this company

Brands

Trade Show Participation

Potato Expo 2026 Jan 06, 2026 - Jan 08, 2026

News for this Company

Aerial view of McCain Foods’ industrial complex in Araxá (MG), where the company will invest R$ 1.8 billion to expand production capacity and storage infrastructure.

November 30, 2025

McCain Foods Announces BRL 1.8 billion Expansion of Araxá Plant, Boosting Production and Sustainability in Brazil

McCain Foods will invest BRL 1.8 billion (USD 334 million) to expand its Araxá (MG) plant, adding new French fry and pre-formed product lines. The project boosts capacity, supports rising demand and creates over 350 jobs.

Max Koeune, President & CEO of McCain Foods, appointed Co-Chair of The Consumer Goods Forum, driving global collaboration and innovation across the consumer goods industry.

November 26, 2025

McCain Foods CEO Max Koeune Named Co-Chair of Consumer Goods Forum to Drive Global Collaboration

Max Koeune, CEO of McCain Foods, joins The Consumer Goods Forum as Co-Chair alongside Tesco’s Ken Murphy, driving global collaboration and innovation. McCain continues its leadership in sustainability, food waste, and industry partnerships.

McCain Foods Acquires Penobscot McCrum, Strengthening Its North American Potato Network.

November 13, 2025

McCain Foods Acquires Penobscot McCrum to Increase its French Fry Production Capacity in North America

McCain Foods has agreed to acquire Penobscot McCrum LLC, expanding its North American operations. The deal adds McCrum’s modern Washburn, Maine, facility to McCain’s network, strengthening supply, innovation, and support for local farmers.

Europa regula, LATAM produce. Con el Mercosur–UE en la mesa, la papa industrial enfrenta su mayor prueba: competir cumpliendo nuevas reglas.

November 13, 2025

Implications of Free Trade between Mercosur and the European Union

Just ten years ago, 66% of the potato chips consumed in Latin America were imported from Europe; the remaining 34% came from local factories. Today, the ratio has reversed: 66% are produced in the region and only a third arrive from overseas.