EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today that its European joint venture, Lamb Weston / Meijer v.o.f., has completed its acquisition of the potato division of Oerlemans Foods. The acquisition includes a frozen potato processing facility in Broekhuizenvorst, Netherlands, and will add 185 million pounds of production capacity to Lamb Weston / Meijer’s existing network.
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 60 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.
About Lamb Weston / Meijer
Lamb Weston® is a world leading
brand in high quality potato products, and is sold in over 100 countries
around the world. Lamb Weston / Meijer serves markets in Europe, the
Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Brazil. The company supplies frozen
potato products like Twisters®, Potato Dippers and Connoisseur Fries to
customers in the Foodservice, Quick Service and Retail segments. Lamb
Weston / Meijer is also an ingredient solutions provider for the food
industry. For more than 20 years, Lamb Weston / Meijer has led the
industry in innovation, by introducing inventive products that add
convenience to the operations of our customers and make eating more
delicious for their customers. From the fields where our potatoes are
grown to proactive customer partnerships, Lamb Weston / Meijer always
raises the bar. Lamb Weston / Meijer has its headquarters in Kruiningen,
The Netherlands. The company operates five factories: three in the
Netherlands, one in the United Kingdom and one in Austria. Lamb Weston /
Meijer employs 1,300 people in the Europe, Middle East and Africa
region. www.lambweston.eu
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