Highlights from our History
Our History
Today
Join our growth and excitement for Fresh, Quality and Sustainably grown produce. When you choose to do business with Irving Farms, today, you experience our commitment to low-cost, high quality produce...
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2012
At Irving Farms, food safety and quality are foundational in our passion for growing and supplying Maine’s highest quality potatoes. In the nineties, we were the first AIB certified packing facility...
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2010
Irving Farms was recognized as McCain Foods Champion Grower for their Easton, Maine plant. These are just a few of the honors and accomplishments that highlight our company and family farm.
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2009
Irving Farms Marketing, Inc., was recognized by Blue Book Services for Exceptional Trading Performance for Ten Consecutive Years.
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2005
We were named Farm Family of the Year by the Maine Potato Board as well as Food Producer of the Year by the Maine Grocers Association.
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1998
Irving Farms was named Conservation Farmer of the Year by the Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District. The farm strives to maximize yields and quality in-tandem with conservation stewardship...
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1994
Irving Farms packing facility was the first in Maine to adopt AIB food safety standard programs. These standards for In-Plant Food Safety & Hygiene were maintained through 2011 with "Superior" rated...
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1979
Bob, his brother Richard, and Richard's son Mark purchased a small ice cream distributorship in Presque Isle Maine, which became Sure Winner Foods. With two delivery trucks and determination, these...
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Horsemen in Aroostook County
The history of Irving Farms cannot escape this family's love of horses. In the Maine harness Museum/Exhibit located in Bangor City Hall, safely preserved behind a glass display case, are the original...
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Established in 1936
The Irving Family has been involved in the potato industry for five generations, providing quality, safe and fresh potatoes to various chains and markets throughout the Eastern United States.
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