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.
Kerry Doughty was appointed president and CEO of Butterball, Inc.; Jeff DeLapp was appointed president, North America, effective June 2, for McCain Foods Ltd.; and Peter Brown was named new president and COO, taking over for Keith Decker, who was promoted last September to president and COO of High Liner Foods Inc.
McCain Foods USA, Lisle, Ill., launched WISE FRIES, made with a new proprietary batter recipe that keeps just enough oil on the outside for great taste and crispness while maintaining the potato flavor inside.