Lamb Weston Opens New Plant

Lamb Weston has opened a new state-of-the-art frozen potato production facility in Kruiningen, The Netherlands.

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.

Lamb Weston planned the expansion more than five years ago as part of its vision for long-term, sustainable growth. With the completion of the second facility for frozen potato products in Kruiningen, the site has significantly expanded its production capabilities, while integrating sustainable technologies to advance potato processing and product packaging.

“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," said Stephan van Kuik, senior vice president and general manager Lamb Weston EMEA.

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.

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Lamb Weston has 650 employees across its production facilities and offices in Kruiningen, including around 120 new employees associated at the new plant.