Lamb Weston announces the opening of its new plant in Kruiningen (NL)

Lamb Weston has opened a new production facility in Kruiningen, the Netherlands, increasing the Company’s annual production capacity by 195 million kilos.

The facility will support the growing global demand for high-quality frozen potato products and investment in this new plant will see recruitment of 120 additional personal, adding to the existing 650 people already employed there.

Lamb Weston committed to this expansion more than five years ago as part of the company’s vision for long-term, sustainable growth and investment in this new, state-of-the-art factory, is designed with future generations in mind.

Completion of Lamb Weston’s second facility for frozen potato products in Kruiningen, significantly expands its production capabilities, while integrating sustainable technologies to advance potato processing and product packaging.

Innovation, sustainability, service and employment

As an industry leader in its field, Lamb Weston is setting a new standard for design and functionality in potato production. The company continues to focus on innovation, sustainability and service in close collaboration with supply chain partners, including growers, customers and logistics providers. The new production plant is designed to ensure efficient use of raw materials, while also optimising consumption of water and heat to reduce emissions; process water from the plant undergoes purification for reuse, minimizing 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 beloved potato products to more people around the globe.”

José van Egmond, Mayor of Reimerswaal, added: “With this new facility in Kruiningen, Lamb Weston is an increasingly important employer, offering people with technical, food or logistical expertise the opportunity to grow in their careers within our region.”

Image: Silvia Wilks (Chief Supply Chain Officer Lamb Weston), Tom Werner (CEO Lamb Weston), Marc Schroeder (President Lamb Weston International), José van Egmond (Mayor Reimerswaal), Stephan van Kuik (SVP & General Manager Lamb Weston EMEA).

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