News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from New Brunswick

August 30, 2016

McCain Foods (Canada) names Super Farms Potato Ltd Champion grower for Grand Falls Factory

Super Farms Potato Ltd of Saint-André was named the 2015-2016 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls during the 42nd annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held August 23 at Centre E.& P. Sénéchal.

Aerial view National French Fry day activities at Potato World, Potato World in the French Fry Capital of the World, Florenceville-Bristol, NB

July 13, 2016

National French Fry day celebrated at Potato World in the French Fry Capital of the World

A festive crowd of over 1500 French fry fans from far and wide gathered at Potato World in the French Fry Capital of the World, Florenceville-Bristol, NB on July 13 to celebrate National French Fry Day!

McCain Foods Limited now a strategic partner and investor in Resson

June 22, 2016

McCain Foods Limited now a strategic partner and investor in agricultural data specialist Resson

Resson, a fast-growing data-driven agriculture technology company, today announced that McCain Foods Limited is now a strategic partner and is part of a $US 11 million (about $CDN 14 million) Series B investment round in the company.

June 21, 2016

McCain Foods expands Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant with potato specialties line

McCain Foods (Canada) announced today a major investment in its Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant that will expand capability and create 40 to 50 new jobs.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) compost study

May 18, 2015

Does Healthier Soil mean increased Potato Productivity? Study started in New Brunswick

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has joined forces with McCain Foods Canada and the province’s potato growers in a major project to improve potato yields in New Brunswick by improving soil health.

IBM will be located in the existing Global Technology Center building

April 23, 2015

IBM and McCain Foods Limited to establish IT Delivery Centre in New Brunswick

IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced a services agreement with McCain Foods Limited to create a new technology services delivery facility at McCain’s Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick location.

McCain Foods (Canada) unveils a new look, new products, a new website and an entirely new approach to selling frozen potatoes (Groupe CNW/McCain Foods (Canada))

October 06, 2014

McCain Foods Canada introduces new branding

McCain Foods (Canada) is unveiling a new look, new products, a new website and an entirely new approach to selling frozen potatoes.

Shai Altman, President McCain Foods (Canada)

September 28, 2014

McCain Names New Canadian President

McCain Foods Limited announced today the appointment of Shai Altman as President, Canada, effective October 20, 2014.

August 25, 2014

McCain Foods to sell North American pizza business to Dr. Oetker

McCain Foods said Wednesday it has signed a deal to sell its North American frozen pizza business to Dr. Oetker GmbH.

Premier David Alward announcing the research investment (courtesy CTV News)

June 26, 2014

McCain Foods Canada receives research support of Province of New Brunswick

The provincial government of New Brunswick is investing $5 million in a research and development project at McCain Foods (Canada) which will see the company work with small and medium-sized businesses and researchers from New Brunswick to pursue process improvement, product development and soil remediation initiatives.

February 09, 2014

McCain Foods changing Business Analytics Tools

McCain Foods CIO Roman Coba reports on the developments in McCain's Business Intelligence tools

Irving Energy's General Manager Darren Gillis stands before compressed natural gas truck. Irving Oil announced today that it has signed an agreement with McCain Foods

March 09, 2013

McCain Foods switches to truck delivered natural gas in New Brunswick and Maine

Irving Oil announced last week that it has signed an agreement with McCain Foods, making it Irving Oil’s newest natural gas industrial customer, and the first in New Brunswick to receive compressed natural gas (CNG) delivered by trucks.

October 26, 2012

How McDonald’s Canada french fries are made

In the latest installment of its transparency campaign, McDonald's has released a video to try and convince skeptical Canadians that its famous french fries are indeed made out of real potatoes.

June 08, 2012

McCain Foods Florenceville plant shuts down extra weeks this summer

The McCain Foods plant in Florenceville will be shut down for part of the summer. Due to a shortage of potatoes, the company will be shutting down operations beginning June 18 until after the long weekend of July 1. Calla Farn, vice-president of publ...

August 30, 2011

McCain Foods (Canada) launched potato medleys

With summer drawing to a close and home, school and work calendars filling up once again, parents are looking for quick and wholesome dinner options for their busy families. McCain Foods (Canada) is launching a new product that is perfect for parents ...

McCain Foods (Canada) Sweet Potato Crinkle cut Superfries

March 22, 2011

McCain Sweet Potato SuperFries on a winning streak

McCain Foods (Canada) has another good reason to celebrate the success of its Sweet Potato Superfries® varieties.

September 02, 2010

McCain Florenceville fry plant`s air quality approval subject to public review

The government of New Brunswick announced the start of a 180-day public participation process to renew the air quality operating approval for McCain Foods (Canada) frozen food plant in Florenceville has begun.

April 01, 2010

New Brunswick Potato farmers contract negotiations with McCain Foods

New Brunswick potato growers are playing the waiting game as negotiations for their 2010 contracts continue with McCain Foods Ltd. In mid March, growers learned the Florenceville-based company will cut the amount of potatoes it buys from them for proc...

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