McCain Foods Limited
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McCain Foods Limited - overview
Established
1957
Location
New Brunswick, -, Canada
Primary Industry
Food
About
McCain Foods Limited is a leading global producer of frozen food products, specializing in high-quality potato-based offerings such as French fries, appetizers, and side dishes for both retail and foodservice sectors. Founded in 1957 in New Brunswick, Canada, McCain Foods Limited operates as a global player in frozen food production. The company is known for its innovative approaches and has consistently evolved its product lines to adapt to changing consumer preferences. CEO Max Koeune leads the company, which focuses on providing convenience and quality in meals across various markets including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and parts of Africa.
McCain Foods is renowned for its extensive range of frozen food products, primarily focusing on French fries and other potato-based offerings. The company’s core product line includes a variety of frozen fries, appetizers, and side dishes, designed for both foodservice and retail sectors. McCain Foods serves a diverse customer base, including restaurants, cafes, and grocery retailers, committed to providing products that meet the culinary needs of end users who seek convenience and quality in their meals. The company markets its products across several geographical regions, ensuring that offerings are tailored to local tastes and preferences.
Innovative product lines, such as plant-based items and reduced-fat options, highlight McCain's responsiveness to evolving dietary trends. The revenue generation model of McCain Foods is largely structured around B2B transactions, where the company supplies its frozen food products to foodservice establishments and retail distributors. Transactions typically occur through direct sales to grocery chains and foodservice operators, with agreements that may include volume-based pricing and exclusive partnerships. The company’s flagship products, including their famous French fries, are positioned to capitalize on both seasonal and year-round demand, facilitating steady revenue streams.
Pricing structures for these products reflect the quality and brand value associated with McCain Foods, enabling competitive positioning in the marketplace. This well-established distribution framework allows McCain Foods to maintain a robust presence in the global frozen food sector.
Primary Industry
Food
Sub Industries
Canned/Frozen Fruit & Vegetables, Snack Foods, Food & Beverage Distribution
Website
www.mccain.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Total Amount Raised
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McCain Foods Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyout | Completed | MLW Foods Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Wong Wing Foods, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Van Geloven B.V | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Greenyard NV | - |
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