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McCain Foods to Acquire Falcon Agrifriz Potato Processing Unit in Gujarat
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 04:47 PM
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McCain Foods, the Canadian potato processor, has announced its acquisition of Falcon Agrifriz Foods’ potato processing business in Gujarat, India.
McCain Foods, a leading global potato processor headquartered in Canada, has confirmed plans to acquire the potato processing business of Falcon Agrifriz Foods located in the Indian state of Gujarat. The transaction will bring Falcon’s existing processing facilities under McCain’s ownership, expanding the Canadian firm’s footprint in the Indian market.
Falcon Agrifriz Foods has operated a potato processing unit in Gujarat for several years, producing a range of potato-based products for domestic consumption. The acquisition is expected to enhance McCain’s supply chain and distribution capabilities within the region.
Details regarding the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. McCain’s spokesperson stated that the acquisition aligns with the company’s strategy to grow its presence in high-growth markets.
The move follows a broader trend of international food companies investing in India’s agricultural processing sector, driven by rising demand for processed foods and a robust domestic supply chain.
Falcon Agrifriz Foods has operated a potato processing unit in Gujarat for several years, producing a range of potato-based products for domestic consumption. The acquisition is expected to enhance McCain’s supply chain and distribution capabilities within the region.
Details regarding the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. McCain’s spokesperson stated that the acquisition aligns with the company’s strategy to grow its presence in high-growth markets.
The move follows a broader trend of international food companies investing in India’s agricultural processing sector, driven by rising demand for processed foods and a robust domestic supply chain.