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McCain Foods Limited
McCain Foods is a Canadian maker of frozen fries, potato products and appetizers, founded in 1957 by the McCain brothers in Florenceville, New Brunswick. The company says it has 49 production facilities, more than 20,000 employees and sells in 160 countries. Its corporate head office is in Toronto.
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At a glance
| Type | Processor |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Founded | 1957, Florenceville, New Brunswick |
| Ownership | Described by the company as a family company |
| Website | mccain.com |
What they make
- French fries, including pre-fried fries
- Prepared potato products and appetizers
- Frozen potato specialties
- Dehydrated potato flakes (Lutosa)
- Frozen convenience snacks
- Potato seed cultivation
Brands
Plants and capacity
| Site | Country | As stated |
|---|---|---|
| 49 production facilities (towns not listed); first plant in Florenceville, New Brunswick | Worldwide | Not published |
Markets
- Products sold in 160 countries
Key facts
- Founders: Wallace, Harrison, Robert and Andrew McCain
- Global revenues stated as over C$16 billion
- Business units include McCain Foods, Lutosa, Van Geloven, Forno de Minas, Strong Roots and Day & Ross (transport)
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Not published
Plant towns and capacities are not published on the pages read.
Sources
- Our historywww.mccain.com/about-us/our-history/ · accessed 7 November 2026
- Our business and brandswww.mccain.com/about-us/our-business-brands/ · accessed 7 November 2026
- Contactwww.mccain.com/contact/ · accessed 7 November 2026
Last checked 7 November 2026.
McCain Foods: questions and answers
What does McCain Foods do?
McCain Foods is a Canadian maker of frozen fries, potato products and appetizers, founded in 1957 by the McCain brothers in Florenceville, New Brunswick. The company says it has 49 production facilities, more than 20,000 employees and sells in 160 countries. Its corporate head office is in Toronto.
Where is McCain Foods based?
McCain Foods is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The address it publishes is 439 King Street West, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada M5V 1K4.
When was McCain Foods founded?
McCain Foods gives its founding as 1957, Florenceville, New Brunswick.
Who owns McCain Foods?
Described by the company as a family company, as stated on the company's website.
What does McCain Foods make?
Its website lists French fries; Prepared potato products and appetizers; Frozen potato specialties; Dehydrated potato flakes; Frozen convenience snacks; Potato seed cultivation.
Answers use only the facts on this page, taken from the company's website.
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