In the fields, on the manufacturing floor: Robert K. Irving loved to be ‘where the action was’
Robert K. Irving, a prominent Maritime business leader, passed away at the age of 71, leaving a significant legacy in Canadian agriculture and the frozen potato industry. He led J.D. Irving Ltd. alongside his brother and was instrumental in the success of Cavendish Farms, which has become a major player in the North American potato market. His contributions extended beyond business, as he was recognized for his community involvement and economic impact.
- ▪Robert K. Irving was the fifth generation to lead J.D. Irving Ltd., a company founded in 1882.
- ▪Under his leadership, Cavendish Farms grew from selling 25 million pounds of French fries annually to approximately one billion pounds.
- ▪He was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2023 and recognized for his extensive community contributions.
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Open this photo in gallery:Robert K. Irving ran J.D. Irving Ltd. alongside his brother, Jim, and was responsible for what is perhaps the company’s most recognizable product, the Cavendish Farms French fry.The Canadian Press/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMaritime business leader Robert K. Irving died Tuesday, leaving behind a lasting legacy for Canadian farming and for the frozen potato industry. The 71-year-old was the fifth generation to lead J.D. Irving Ltd., a company started in 1882 by Scottish emigrants that has expanded into a business that now employs 20,000 people across sectors such as forestry, retail, shipbuilding, construction, transportation and agriculture.
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