ConAgra Foods’ European JV Expands Potato Processing Operations in Netherlands
Lamb Weston/Meijer, a joint venture between ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, Omaha, Neb., and Netherlands-based Meijer Frozen Food, announced plans to invest approximately $150 million to expand its frozen potato facility in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. This strategic investment will add a second production line to the plant—increasing capacity for making French fries and other premium frozen potato specialties—and is expected to create approximately 50 new jobs. The line is currently planned to be fully operational in mid-2016.
The expansion by Lamb Weston/Meijer is consistent with ConAgra Foods’ strategy to grow its international business.