One of Maine’s largest family-owned potato growers is being acquired by a Canadian company aiming to expand in the U.S.

Penobscot McCrum, LLC is a five-generation potato farm and processor with roots in Aroostook County going back to the late 1800s. The farm will enter a long-term supply contract with McCain Foods — which is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of frozen potato products.

“As family-owned companies dedicated to producing foods families love, there is a lot of synergy between McCain and McCrum,” said Howard Snape, Regional President, North America, McCain Foods. “We share a strong commitment to integrity, sustainability, and the highest-quality standards. Both companies enjoy strong relationships with local farmers, and all of that will continue. On the ground, we expe

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