Wallace McCain
Businessman, founder of McCain Foods
Born
April 9th, 1930
95 years ago
Died
May 13th, 2011
14 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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A Canadian businessman focused on the frozen food industry, achieved prominence through the establishment of McCain Foods in 1957, which grew to become one of the largest producers of frozen French fries and other frozen food products worldwide. The company was instrumental in expanding the market for frozen foods and transformed the global agriculture supply chain. His leadership position helped shape the business landscape in the food industry throughout Canada and beyond.
Founded McCain Foods in 1957
Expanded the global frozen food market
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