A federal antitrust class action lawsuit alleges that Cavendish Farms, along with other major frozen potato product manufacturers, colluded to fix prices in the U.S. market. The suit claims the defendants controlled over 97% of the market and orchestrated coordinated, non-digital communications to conceal their collusion, resulting in a 47% price increase from July 2022 to July 2024.

Cavendish Farms raised $150M in funding to enhance operations, implement cutting‑edge technology, embrace sustainability, and boost recruitment. The investment is set to expand operations across multiple North American plants and reinforce its commitment to environmental stewardship and workforce development.

Cavendish Farms has been named in allegations involving a 'potato cartel' with other major potato product companies. The lawsuits filed in the US District Court claim that these companies coordinated on setting prices for frozen potato products, leading to significant, non-competitive price hikes that harm buyers.

A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Illinois alleges that Cavendish Farms, along with other major frozen potato product manufacturers, engaged in a long-running scheme to fix prices, allegedly manipulating the market and harming consumers.

In 2022, Cavendish Farms recalled over 440 cases of frozen hash browns distributed in multiple U.S. states after a third-party supplier mislabeled an ingredient, resulting in undeclared wheat. This incident posed significant health risks for consumers with wheat allergies and celiac disease.