McCain Foods, a frozen food company based in Canada, plans to invest more than $100m to expand its manufacturing plant in Burley, Idaho, US, in order to boost the production of potato products.
The expansion involves the addition of a new third production line. Expected to be operational by the end of 2015, the new line will make potato products for the foodservice industry and restaurant chains.
McCain Foods Americas regional president Frank van Schaayk said that there is an increasing demand for potato products from customers nationwide and around the world.
"We made the decision to invest in our Burley plant because of its strong potato grower community, highly capable workforce and tremendous support from the local and state government."
The company plans to buy potatoes locally for the new third production line. McCain Foods noted that the Burley plant will continue producing during the expansion.
The Burley plant was built in the 1960s. In addition to Burley facility, McCain has several plants in the following states in US - in California, Illinois, Maine, Nebraska, New Jersey, Washington State and Wisconsin.
McCain Foods, based in Florenceville, Canada, is a leading producer of French fries and other oven-ready frozen food products.
