Calgary 
McCain Foods has announced that it will be investing heavily in its facility in Coaldale, Alberta, with the aim of doubling its size and output.
McCain Foods
The $600 million expansion project is set to be a significant economic boost for the region and will create 260 new jobs.
According to the news release, McCain Foods will be implementing methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the Coaldale plant including the use of wind turbines and solar panels, which will provide 100% renewable electricity.
Additionally, the company plans to maximize the use of renewable biogas generated at the wastewater treatment facility, which will be transported to the steam boilers to offset natural gas demands. A water recycling system will also be implemented to produce clean potable water for manufacturing.
The expansion project will add two new state-of-the-art production lines and increase the workforce in Coaldale to 485 employees, more than double its current size of 225 employees. Construction on the expansion is set to commence later this year.
McCain Foods has been operating a processing facility in Coaldale since 2000, working with potato farmers across Southern Alberta.
The company currently employs approximately 2,400 people across seven production facilities in Canada, and is known for its famous French fries and potato specialties, as well as frozen desserts, snacks, and appetizers.
