Made in Canada
Cavendish Farms
In short
Yes, Cavendish Farms makes its products in Canada, in New Annan, PE. It makes frozen French fries, potato products and appetizers. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1980.
Cavendish Farms began in 1980, when the Irving family's J.D. Irving group bought a potato and vegetable processing plant on Prince Edward Island and renamed it. It now runs two processing plants on PEI and a large refrigerated potato storage facility in New Annan, plus plants in Alberta, Ontario and North Dakota. It is the fourth largest maker of frozen potato products in North America.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Cavendish Farms
- Parent company
- J.D. Irving Limited
- Products
- Frozen French fries, potato products and appetizers
- Made in
- New Annan, PEPrince Edward Island
- Where to buy
- Grocery stores across Canada
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1980
- Website
- cavendishfarms.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- It has made frozen potato products on Prince Edward Island since 1980.
Buying Food & Beverage made in Canada: what to check
- 01"Product of Canada" means virtually all major ingredients, processing and labour are Canadian.
- 02Read the qualifier on "Made in Canada": imported, or domestic and imported ingredients.
- 03"Prepared for" a store or brand does not mean prepared in Canada.
- 04Grade names like "Canada No. 1" describe quality, not where the food came from.
Cavendish Farms: questions people ask
Where are Cavendish Farms products made?
Cavendish Farms makes its products in New Annan, PE, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Cavendish Farms make?
Frozen French fries, potato products and appetizers. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Cavendish Farms a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Cavendish Farms is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Cavendish Farms?
Grocery stores across Canada. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Cavendish Farms founded?
Cavendish Farms was founded in 1980.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Cavendish Farms?
Yes. Browse Food & Beverage for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Prince Edward Island further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
