McCain is the largest purchaser of potatoes for processing in New Zealand and we pride ourselves on our strong relationship with agriculture.
Grown Local, Loved Local The best produce
We’ve been growing our relationship with local farmers for over 40 years.
Today we work with 13 growers right here in New Zealand, and we’re committed to providing the ideal conditions for all our farmers to grow and flourish.
Our community of growers in the Mid and South Canterbury areas provide McCain with fresh, high-quality potatoes from January through to June every year, all from 100% irrigated paddocks. Together, we produce the fries that New Zealanders love.
Grown Local, Loved Local Communities
Communities are a key part of our ecosystem, we can’t succeed without them. That’s why we give as much back as we can, and will continue to do our part in the future.
$50,000 IN RELIEF DONATIONS
To the Hawkes Bay community in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, as well as volunteering to assist with silt removal, supermarket restocking and more.
$8,500 RAISED FOR CHARITY
By McCain Friends & Family staff sales, helping to refill freezers and keep families fed during cyclone recovery.
Helping charities Flourish
There are many more initiatives we’ve proudly partnered with to make a difference through sponsorships, donations and event participation.
Grown Local, Loved Local Business & People
Over 40 years of natural growth.
We’ve come a long way since purchasing our first factory in 1984. Today we have factories in Hastings and Timaru, with a dedicated central office across the pond in Melbourne.
We have a thriving workforce of over 250 people. By focusing on local produce, we’ve grown to employ over 210 locals in our plants and over 50 in our office across New Zealand. This adds up to making us a big contributor to healthy and thriving local economies.
Grown Local, Loved Local Sustainability
We are committed to our four-part Sustainability Strategy.
- Smarter, more sustainable farming
- More resource-efficient operations
- Food that’s as good as it looks
- Communities that thrive
