McCain Foods agreed on 12 October 2026 to buy the frozen potato processing business of Falcon Agrifriz Foods in Gujarat, expanding its manufacturing base in India.
Why McCain Foods is buying Falcon Agrifriz Foods (frozen potato processing business)
McCain said the deal adds manufacturing capacity and flexibility to serve rising domestic demand and export markets, complementing its Mehsana operations. India is a priority growth market for the group.
“India continues to be a priority growth market for McCain Foods”
Deal terms and financing
Financial terms were not disclosed. Closing is subject to customary conditions.
Market context
Falcon Agrifriz built its fully automated plant in under two years. McCain entered India in 1998, employs more than 940 people there and works with more than 2,500 farmers, and recently completed a C$135m expansion in Gujarat.
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