Lamb Weston/Meijer builds new Kruiningen factory

Potato processor Lamb Weston/Meijer (LWM) is going to build a new chips factory in Kruiningen. This will expand the existing location.

The company announced this today (Tuesday, July 27). The construction of the new factory requires an investment of approximately €200 million. The annual production capacity will be increased by 180.000 tons with the expansion. If everything goes according to plan, the new factory will be operational in the first quarter of 2023.

Less energy and water consumption
LWM's sustainability agenda was taken into account in the design of the factory. The potatoes are processed with a minimum of water and energy. "This new factory at our location in Kruiningen not only reflects our ambition to meet the growing demand for high-quality potato products in a sustainable way, it also demonstrates our commitment to our customers and growers by building on the benefits of this region" , said Marc Schroeder, CEO of LWM, in a press release. "The state-of-the-art factory will use less water and energy and allow us to produce with fewer emissions. This is crucial for our sustainability strategy. This investment strengthens Lamb Weston/Meijer's global position and makes our growth ambition, new product innovation and improved customer service."

Jurphaas Lugtenburg

He is a market specialist in grains and other agricultural commodities at DCA Market Intelligence. He also focuses on onions, potatoes, and roughage. Jurphaas also runs an arable farm in Voorne-Putten (South Holland).

j.lugtenburg @boerenbusiness. Nl

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