McCain Foods to expand Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant in Canada

McCain Foods (Canada) has announced the expansion of its Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant with a $65m investment.

The expansion will create between 40 and 50 new jobs at the facility.

The investment will include a 32,000ft² expansion to the existing fry plant, as well as advanced manufacturing equipment and technology.

McCain Foods (Canada) is adding a new production line to meet the growing demand for hash brown patties and similar potato products.

McCain North America regional president Jeffery DeLapp said: "Hash browns and other specialty products are the fastest-growing segment of the potato market.

"This investment will help us continue to grow our North American and export businesses and just as importantly, allow us to support our customers’ growth targets as well."

The new line will help the company in meeting the demands of retail and foodservice customers in Canada and the US, as well as other export markets.

McCain Foods (Canada) president Shai Altman said: "Consumers are demanding more choice than ever before.

"This investment will help us meet that demand by expanding our existing product portfolio and developing new innovative potato specialties that people can enjoy at home or at their favourite restaurant."

Construction of the expansion is expected to begin immediately and will be completed by late next year or early 2018.

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Image: McCain Foods (Canada) has announced expansion of Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant. Photo: courtesy of McCain Foods (Canada).