Kraft Group
The Kraft Group, LLC, is a privately held, family-owned American holding company founded by Robert Kraft, with principal operations in paper and packaging manufacturing, professional sports franchises, real estate development, and entertainment venues, headquartered in Foxborough, Massachusetts.[1][2]
Originating from International Forest Products, a packaging and forest products distribution firm established by Kraft in 1972, the conglomerate has expanded into diverse sectors through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, including the purchase of the New England Patriots NFL franchise in 1994.[2][3]
Under Robert Kraft's leadership as founder, chairman, and CEO, the Patriots have achieved six Super Bowl victories—the most in NFL history at the time—alongside consistent playoff success, transforming the team into one of the league's premier franchises.[4][5]
The group's manufacturing arm, encompassing entities like Rand-Whitney and International Forest Products, ranks among the largest privately held operations in forest products distribution and containerboard production, while sports and entertainment assets include Gillette Stadium, the New England Revolution MLS team, and the Boston Uprising esports organization.[1][3]
Kraft's business philosophy emphasizes integrity, long-term relationships, and entrepreneurship, supporting broader family philanthropy in education, healthcare, and youth programs through affiliated foundations.[2][6]