Lamb Weston, the global potato processing company, has opened a new production facility in Kruiningen, The Netherlands.
This investment, its second in Kruiningen, increases Lamb Weston’s annual production capacity by 195 million kilos and is intended to support the growing global demand for frozen potato products.
Lamb Weston is an important employer in the region, with around 650 employees across its production facilities and offices in Kruiningen, including approximately 120 new employees associated with the new plant.
Production Expansion
Lamb Weston committed to this expansion more than five years ago as part of the company’s vision for long-term, sustainable growth.
With the completion of Lamb Weston's second facility for frozen potato products in Kruiningen, this site has significantly expanded its production capabilities, while integrating sustainable technologies to advance potato processing and product packaging.
The company continues to focus on innovation, sustainability, and service in close collaboration with supply chain partners, including growers, customers, and logistics providers.
Reduce Emissions
The new production plant is designed to ensure efficient use of raw materials, while also optimising water and heat reuse to reduce emissions.
Process water from the plant undergoes purification for reuse, minimising the environmental impact.
Stephan van Kuik , Senior Vice President and General Manager Lamb Weston EMEA, said, “This new factory is state-of-the-art, designed with future generations in mind; to be able to bring the world together with our fries, delivering our loved potato products to more people around the globe. ”
Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetiser and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.
