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McCain Foods to acquire Falcon Agrifriz's potato processing business in Gujarat
Our read
McCain Foods will more likely than not complete the Falcon Agrifriz purchase and use it to deepen its Gujarat potato sourcing and processing base around Mehsana.
For operators
If you buy frozen fries or potato products for stores or QSR menus, McCain's deal adds capacity for domestic demand in Gujarat, but nothing changes in supply or pricing until closing, so keep current supplier terms in place for now.
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Competition regulator filing or clearance on the transaction
The report,
McCain Foods agreed to acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods' frozen potato processing business in Gujarat, which employs more than 450 people and works with over 1,000 farmers. It complements McCain's Mehsana operations, expanding capacity for domestic and export demand. Closing is subject to customary conditions.
- McCain direct employees in Indiamore than 940
- Falcon Agrifriz employeesmore than 450
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Reported figures
From the report. Source details below
| Recent McCain Gujarat expansion investment: | CAD 135 million |
|---|---|
| McCain direct employees in India: | more than 940 |
| McCain farmer partners nationwide: | over 2,500 |
What to watch next
- Statements on retention of the 450+ employees after handover
- Farmer contract terms or procurement prices announced for the acquired plant
- Export shipment or new customer announcements from the Gujarat plants