McCain Foods
McCain Foods was founded in Florenceville, New Brunswick in 1957 and remains one of the world's largest manufacturers of frozen potato products. Their frozen fries, wedges, and potato products are a direct replacement for Ore-Ida and similar American brands.
Why Switch?
McCain Foods started from a single potato processing plant in Florenceville, New Brunswick in 1957 and grew into one of the world's top frozen food companies without ever leaving Canadian ownership. Ore-Ida is owned by Kraft Heinz, an American multinational. Every bag of McCain fries, wedges, or potato products you pull from the grocery freezer is a vote for a company that has been Canadian-owned and family-operated for over 65 years. They also partner with Canadian potato farmers from PEI to Alberta.
Anyone buying frozen fries, wedges, or potato sides — McCain is in every Canadian grocery store and matches or beats American brands on price.
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Where to Buy in Canada
How It Compares
| Feature | Canadian Option | American Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | Florenceville, New Brunswick 1957 | Ore-Ida founded in Oregon |
| Ownership | Privately held by the McCain family | Owned by Kraft Heinz |
| Potato sourcing | Partners with Canadian potato farmers | US agricultural supply chain |
| Availability in Canada | Every major Canadian grocery chain | Available but profits leave Canada |
Why we list this
Headquartered in Toronto, founded in Florenceville, NB. Privately held by the McCain family.
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