Robert Irving (industrialist)

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Robert Irvingis a Canadian industrialist based in Moncton, New Brunswick. A grandson of Kenneth Colin Irving and the son of James Irving, Robert is responsible for several businesses within the "Irving Group of Companies" with operations extending across North America.

• Irving Tissue (operated in coordination with its supplier, J.D. Irving Limited)
  • Majesta, Royale brands
• Irving Personal Care
• Cavendish Farms
  • french fry and frozen food plants in North Dakota and Prince Edward Island
• Midland Transport
  • Midland Courier
• Moncton Wildcats
  • QMJHL franchise

Other businesses Robert Irving is responsible for include:

• Cavendish Produce
  • Fresh produce for the retail and restaurant sector
• Cavendish Agri
  • Supplier of agricultural fertilizers, chemicals and agricultural solutions
• Protrans
  • Supplier of contract services, labor and professional expertise

Robert Irving is also a major benefactor and fundraiser for causes such as The Moncton Hospital, the Beausejour Cancer Research Institute and the Universite de Moncton. His sister Mary Jean Irving owns Master Packaging and Indian River Farms which are closely tied to his companies.