The expansion of its potato processing facility in southern Alberta will create 260 new jobs
The world’s leading French fry maker is making the largest investment in its history, with McCain Foods announcing plans on Monday for a $600-million expansion of its potato processing facility in southern Alberta, creating 260 new jobs.
McCain operates in 160 countries and Mr. Koeune said: “The stability of Canada, in contrast to the geopolitical uncertainty in many parts of the world, is important to us when we think about the growth of our business.” “While we have grown globally, we are thrilled to be able to make our largest investment at home, in support of our employees and farmers,” said Scott McCain, chair of McCain Foods, in an e-mail. “Our family is proud of our Canadian roots and excited about the future of agriculture in Canada.”
Over the past five years, Alberta farmers increased the amount of land dedicated to potatoes meant for French fries by 29 per cent to 43,000 acres, or 63 per cent of the total crop, according to data from the Potato Growers of Alberta. Expanding in Alberta gives McCain an opportunity to green its operations. The new plant will run on wind and solar power, and generate biogas to run boilers, cutting natural gas consumption. Mr. Koeune said the environmental initiatives will allow McCain to double the size of the facility without increasing its carbon emissions.
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