McCain Foods Acquires Falcon Agrifriz Potato Business in Gujarat

McCain Foods has agreed to acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods’ frozen potato processing business in Gujarat, India, expanding its manufacturing capacity and strengthening operations to meet domestic and export demand. The agreement was announced on October 12, 2026, and remains subject to customary closing conditions.

According to McCain Foods, the deal includes Falcon Agrifriz’s automated potato processing facility in Gujarat, which produces frozen potato products for domestic and international markets. The acquisition will complement McCain’s existing Mehsana operations and expand flexibility across its manufacturing network.

McCain said Falcon Agrifriz employs more than 450 people and works with over 1,000 farmers across Gujarat. McCain currently employs more than 940 people directly in India and partners with more than 2,500 farmers nationwide.

McCain Regional President, Asia Pacific and South Africa Pierre Danet described India as a key market for the company.

"India continues to be a priority growth market for McCain Foods," said Pierre Danet, Regional President, Asia Pacific and South Africa at McCain.

Danet said the acquisition builds on McCain’s long-term investment in India and strengthens its manufacturing presence.

"This acquisition reflects our confidence in the Indian market and builds on nearly three decades of continued investment in our people, local operations and agricultural partnerships. By strengthening our manufacturing network, we will be better positioned to grow alongside our customers, growers and communities for the long term," said Pierre Danet, Regional President, Asia Pacific and South Africa at McCain.

Falcon Agrifriz Vice Chairman Parthajeet Patnaik highlighted the development of the Gujarat facility, which the company established and commissioned in less than two years.

"We are proud of the modern, fully automated processing facility we have built at Falcon Agrifriz in less than two years, and especially proud of the talented employees and growers who have helped bring it to life," said Parthajeet Patnaik, Vice Chairman, Falcon Agrifriz.

Falcon Agrifriz Director & CEO Manish Tibrewal said the company believes McCain can continue developing the business after the transaction.

"McCain shares our values and our confidence in the growth potential of India’s frozen food market," said Manish Tibrewal, Director & CEO, Falcon Agrifriz.

Tibrewal added that McCain’s global experience in frozen potato products would support the next phase of the business.

"As a global leader in frozen potato products, McCain is the right company to build on the strong foundation we have established at Falcon Agrifriz and take the business forward," said Manish Tibrewal, Director & CEO, Falcon Agrifriz.

McCain’s expansion follows a recent CAD 135 million investment in its Gujarat operations, which created jobs for 110 full-time employees and 150 contract workers. McCain Foods India Managing Director Aditya Krishna said the company plans to continue supporting local operations and agricultural partnerships.

"McCain has been part of India’s food and agriculture sector for nearly thirty years and we remain committed to its continued growth," said Aditya Krishna, Managing Director, McCain Foods India.

Krishna said the company would integrate Falcon employees and growers into its broader Indian network following completion of the acquisition.

"Our success in India has been built alongside our people, growers, customers and communities. We look forward to welcoming Falcon employees and growers to the McCain network and continuing to create local employment opportunities and support regional industrial development as we enter the next phase of our long-term growth in India," said Aditya Krishna, Managing Director, McCain Foods India.