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2026
McCain announces CHIP chip-only restaurant pop-up
McCain announced CHIP, a restaurant dedicated entirely to chips, planned to open for four days in London from 5 to 8 November 2026. Alison Hammond teamed up with McCain to create a signature serve for the restaurant.
2026
McCain Foods agrees to acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods' frozen potato processing business in Gujarat, India
McCain Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods' frozen potato processing business in Gujarat, India. The deal adds a modern, purpose-built frozen potato processing facility that will complement McCain's existing operations in Mehsana and strengthen its manufacturing footprint in India. Closing of the transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
2021
McCain Foods acquires minority stake in Strong Roots
McCain Foods acquired a minority stake in Irish plant-based food firm Strong Roots for $55 million. Strong Roots will continue to operate independently.
2021
McCain appoints James Young as agriculture director
McCain Foods hired James Young as its new agriculture director. He succeeds Daniel Metheringham, who was promoted to VP of agriculture, North America Potato.
2021
McCain announces regenerative potato sourcing target
McCain announced a target to source all of its potatoes from farms using fully regenerative methods by 2030, alongside other sustainability targets in its global sustainability report.
2021
McCain sets regenerative agriculture target
McCain Foods announced a target for all of its potato fields to use regenerative agriculture by 2030 and said it would roll out the practices on three farms by 2025. An Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario representative said the lack of a shared definition or certification body made the term “completely ripe for greenwashing.”
2021
McCain commits to sustainable potato sourcing
McCain Foods committed to having all its French fries made with potatoes grown on farms using sustainable agricultural practices by 2030.
2020
McCain Foods partners with No Kid Hungry
McCain Foods USA announced a partnership with No Kid Hungry to help ensure children in America have access to healthy meals. McCain Foods donated $75,000 for No Kid Hungry’s coronavirus response and recovery efforts.
2020
McCain pledges £25 million for its supply chain
McCain pledged a £25 million investment in its supply chain to help potato growers and suppliers cope with the impacts of Covid-19 and climate change.