In a significant move for India’s expanding frozen food industry, McCain Foods and Cargill have deepened their long-standing collaboration to advance sustainability, innovation and responsible sourcing. The strengthened partnership aims to support the rapid growth of frozen potato products in India while ensuring environmental and supply chain resilience.
Focus on Sustainable Sourcing
A key milestone in this collaboration is McCain’s transition to 100% RSPO Segregated palm oil across its India portfolio, enabled by Cargill as a strategic supplier. This move makes McCain one of the first companies in India’s frozen food sector to adopt segregated palm oil at scale, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable procurement.
The companies are also working on next-generation soft oil blends to enhance French fry quality and improve nutritional profiles. The initiative ensures that product consistency, taste and consumer expectations remain uncompromised while advancing sustainability goals.
Rising Demand for Frozen Potato Products
India’s frozen potato segment is witnessing robust growth, driven by increasing disposable incomes, rapid expansion of quick service restaurants and changing consumer preferences toward convenient foods. Industry projections indicate strong CAGR growth over the coming years, positioning frozen foods as a major contributor to India’s processed food landscape.
With consumers increasingly prioritizing nutrition, transparency and sustainability, collaborations such as this are reshaping the value chain.
Supporting Farmers and Strengthening Supply Chains
Beyond product innovation, the partnership focuses on supporting farmers through regenerative agricultural practices. By encouraging responsible farming methods, McCain and Cargill aim to build healthier soils, reduce environmental impact and create more resilient supply chains.
Leaders from both organizations highlighted that the collaboration goes beyond business objectives, emphasizing shared responsibility toward communities, ecosystems and long-term industry transformation.
Building a Future-Ready Frozen Food Ecosystem
Together, McCain and Cargill are laying the foundation for a more sustainable and future-ready frozen food sector in India. By combining responsible sourcing, technological innovation and farmer support, the partnership is expected to strengthen product quality while contributing to a healthier planet.
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