Made in Canada
McCain
In short
Yes, McCain makes its products in Canada, in Florenceville-Bristol, NB. It makes frozen fries, potato products, Pizza Pockets, Deep'n Delicious cakes. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1957.
McCain was founded in 1957 by brothers Wallace, Harrison, Robert and Andrew McCain in Florenceville, New Brunswick, now known as the French fry capital of the world. The family-owned company makes most of its Canadian potato products in plants in New Brunswick, Manitoba and Alberta, using potatoes grown on farms close to those facilities.
Key facts
- Brand name
- McCain
- Parent company
- McCain Foods Limited
- Products
- Frozen fries, potato products, Pizza Pockets, Deep'n Delicious cakes
- Made in
- Florenceville-Bristol, NBNew Brunswick
- Where to buy
- Grocery stores across Canada
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1957
- Website
- mccain.ca
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- With few exceptions, McCain potato products sold in Canada are made from local potatoes near its Canadian plants.
Buying Food & Beverage made in Canada: what to check
- 01"Product of Canada" means virtually all major ingredients, processing and labour are Canadian.
- 02Read the qualifier on "Made in Canada": imported, or domestic and imported ingredients.
- 03"Prepared for" a store or brand does not mean prepared in Canada.
- 04Grade names like "Canada No. 1" describe quality, not where the food came from.
McCain: questions people ask
Where are McCain products made?
McCain makes its products in Florenceville-Bristol, NB, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does McCain make?
Frozen fries, potato products, Pizza Pockets, Deep'n Delicious cakes. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is McCain a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. McCain is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy McCain?
Grocery stores across Canada. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was McCain founded?
McCain was founded in 1957.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like McCain?
Yes. Browse Food & Beverage for more Canadian makers, see other brands from New Brunswick further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
