McCain Purely Potatoes: Healthy and Quick in Half the Time and Half the Trouble
Americans are eating at home and need quick, healthy alternatives. McCain Foods Purely Potatoes are peeled and frozen whole, sliced or chopped to get you eating good and quick!
Online, November 19, 2010 (Newswire.com) - McCain Foods USA announces the launch of Purely Potatoes , a brand of all-natural, frozen potatoes that provide the basis for healthy, nutritious meals in half the time, with half the trouble.
According to the Food Channel, a top food trend of 2010 has been a focus on buying quality, basic ingredients and building menus from there. Americans are eating at home more often and looking for healthy, nutritious and creative dishes that are fast and easy to prepare.
McCain Purely Potatoes takes away the chore of peeling, slicing or dicing fresh potatoes while offering the same great taste and nutrition that you would expect from fresh potatoes.
McCain Purely Potatoes comes in two varieties: McCain skin-on premium Whole Baby Potatoes are available in 22 oz microwaveable steam bags and are carefully selected and washed; quick flash frozen to provide optimal freshness with no additives or preservatives and perfect for roasting, baking or making skin-on mashed potatoes.
McCain premium Russet Potato Slices are available in 24 oz microwaveable steam bags and are washed, peeled and sliced and can be prepared in a variety of different ways including scalloped, pan fried or baked and as part of a variety of potato dishes including casseroles and other one dish meals.
"Since we introduced Purely Potatoes the response has been phenomenal", said Tom Czoschke, Senior Brand Manager, McCain Foods USA. "We hear from moms all the time that they have little time to cook but really want to make sure their families are eating well-balanced meals. Purely Potatoes takes away the work of preparing fresh potatoes, is 100% all-natural and is ready in 13-14 minutes."
Currently, Purely Potatoes can be found in selected retail outlets around the country. If you would like to sample Purely Potatoes, email your mailing address to valerie.hargrett@mccain.com. To find out more about Purely Potatoes and where to find them, visit our website at www.mccainpotatoes.com.
About McCain Foods, USA
McCain Foods USA entered the U.S. market more than 30 years ago and is a leading supplier of frozen potato and snack food products for the foodservice markets (including major national food chains). McCain also supplies retail grocery chains with both McCain and private label potato products. Popular McCain frozen snack foods are sold under the Moore's, Anchor and Brew City brands, and the Ellio's frozen pizza brand. McCain Foods USA, headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, employs 4,500 people and operates production facilities in Illinois, Maine, Washington, Wisconsin, Idaho, New Jersey, California and Nebraska.