Lamb Weston Officially Opens New Plant in Kruiningen, Netherlands
November 07 2024 - 3:30PM
Business Wire
The global potato processing company’s
investment in this new, state-of-the-art factory, designed with
future generations in mind.
On November 7, 2024, Lamb Weston opened its new production
facility in Kruiningen, The Netherlands, joined by employees
directly involved in the project, suppliers, and regional/local
authorities. This investment increases Lamb Weston’s annual
production capacity by 195 million kilos and is intended to support
the growing global demand for high-quality frozen potato products.
With this expansion, the Kruiningen site employs approximately 650
people, including the 120 new hires dedicated to this new
plant.
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Pictured left to right: Silvia Wilks
(Chief Supply Chain Officer Lamb Weston), Tom Werner (CEO Lamb
Weston), Marc Schroeder (President Lamb Weston International), José
van Egmond (Mayor Reimerswaal), and Stephan van Kuik (SVP &
General Manager Lamb Weston EMEA). (Photo: Business Wire)
Investment in new plant
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.
Innovation, sustainability, service and employment
As an industry leader, 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
optimizing water and heat reuse to reduce emissions. Process water
from the plant undergoes purification for reuse, minimizing the
environmental impact.
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.
Stephan van Kuik, Senior Vice President and General
Manager Lamb Weston EMEA: “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.”
José van Egmond, Mayor of Reimerswaal: “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.”
About Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet
potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and
retailers around the world. For more than 70 years, Lamb Weston has
led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that
simplify back-of-house management for our customers and make things
more delicious for their customers. From the fields where Lamb
Weston potatoes are grown to proactive customer partnerships, Lamb
Weston always strives for more and never settles. Because, when we
look at a potato, we see possibilities. Learn more about us at
www.lambweston.com www.lambweston.eu
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