McCain Foods is currently evaluating options in both the United States and Canada with final site selection to be based on a number of investment considerations.
December 12, 2016
McCain Foods Ltd., Lisle, Ill., announced plans to expand its production capacity for frozen French Fries in North America.
The $65 million investment will include a 32,000-square-foot expansion to the existing fry plant as well as state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and technology.
June 22, 2016
McCain Foods, Canada, announced a major investment in its Florenceville-Bristol, Canada, French fry plant that will expand manufacturing capability and create 40-50 new jobs.
Once complete, the added line is expected to increase annual processing capacity by more than 300 million pounds.
June 9, 2016
ConAgra Foods, Inc., Omaha, Neb., announced plans to expand its Lamb Weston Richland, Wash., facility with the addition of a new French fry processing line.
Dallas-based tna acquired food processing specialist Florigo International B.V., providing the company with access to Florigo’s range of continuous French fry lines.
Lamb Weston/Meijer, a joint venture between ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, Omaha, Neb., and Netherlands-based Meijer Frozen Food, announced plans to invest approximately $150 million to expand its frozen potato facility in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands.
Mr. Dee's, Inc., Libertyville, Ill., launched OLD BAY Natural Cut Seasoned Fries in Walmart Supercenters, Publix Super Markets and other retail outlets beginning in early 2014.