All McCain articles – Page 2
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NewsMcCain Foods acquires $55m minority stake in Strong Roots to drive growth and foodservice push
Strong Roots would continue to operate in an independent capacity, but McCain would work with it to ‘provide plant-based, environmentally responsible, positive food choices’, it said
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NewsMcCain appoints former Nomad exec James Young as its new agriculture director
Young’s focus will be on deepening McCain’s work to “protect future of potato growing and embed sustainable agriculture practices”, he said
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NewsMcCain-backed vegan dips and sauces brand Simple Root makes debut
The range had been developed in collaboration with McCain Foods and Pilot Lite Capital using an ‘innovative technology’, which gave root vegetables a ‘creamy taste and texture’, said McCain
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NewsVolatile UK weather hits cereal, potato and orchard crops
Heavy rain and hail coupled with unseasonably low temperatures have hit harvests and yields
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NewsCovid and poor potato crop hit trading at McCain GB
Frozen potato giant McCain saw drop in annual sales and fell to a loss last year as Covid hit its out of home sales and it suffered from a poor potato crop
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NewsMcCain announces raft of sustainability targets for the 2020s
The frozen giant made the commitments after the launch of its second global sustainability report
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The Big InterviewBig interview: McCain’s Howard Snape on ‘re-energising’ the potato
Spud sales have been ‘re-energised’ by Covid, says McCain’s UK & Ireland president Howard Snape. But the pandemic has presented challenges for foodservice and growers. How is McCain adapting?
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NewsMcCain launches seasoned chips trio to mimic restaurant options
Three flavours will launch: Smokey BBQ, Garlic & Herb Chimichurri and Spicy Chilli Chipotle
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NewsMcCain to donate £1m to Family Fund
McCain has pledged to donate £1m to Family Fund to support families with disabled or seriously ill children
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NewsMcCain to take on Leon in grocery with its own frozen Waffle Fries
They bear a strong resemblance to the waffle fries popularised by restaurant chain Leon
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Comment and OpinionMcCain is leading the way, but others must follow to protect British farmers
Growers need help to survive the perfect storm of erratic weather, increased staff costs and trade concerns
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NewsMcCain looks to ‘future-proof’ potato industry with £25m investment fund
The supplier said 40% of the money would be provided this year to help farmers recover from two consecutive poor harvests
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NewsMedia Bites 12 August: McCain, Ben & Jerry’s, Domino’s
The UK’s £1bn potato growing sector has been hit so hard by extreme weather and coronavirus that its largest customer is stepping in with £25m of support to secure its supply chain.
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NewsPoor potato harvest hits McCain profits
Profits more than halved at frozen foods specialist McCain last year as “one of the worst potato harvests in 40 years” hit its bottom line.
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NewsMcCain set to cut 230 jobs following review of UK business
A spokesperson for the business said the decision had been made “after an extensive review of current and future requirements”
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NewsMcCain unveils Brew City frozen snack brand to accompany craft beer
The launch will be backed by a £6m, multichannel campaign including TV, OOH, print and online
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NewsMcCain backs $7m plant-based nuggets start-up fundraising
Nuggs, a new plant-based “chicken” nuggets start-up, has officially launched after raising $7m in funding, with potato giant McCain its primary backer.
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NewsMcCain adds Lighter Home Chips with 30% less fat
The result of more than three years’ development, the NPD contains 2.8g of fat per 100g when frozen
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NewsNick Vermont to retire as McCain regional president
Vermont will be replaced in September by Howard Snape, currently global leader for sustainable cost advantage strategy
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NewsHighland Spring and McCain censured over on-pack competitions
The ‘instant win’ promotions were misleading about the likelihood of a win, ruled the ASA