Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) (NYSE: LW) is a leading global processor of frozen potato products, serving foodservice operators, retailers and quick-service restaurants around the world. The company specializes in producing a wide array of potato-based items, including french fries, potato wedges, hash browns and specialty appetizers. Through its vertically integrated supply chain, Lamb Weston sources quality Russet and specialty potatoes, processes them into frozen forms and delivers them under its own brand as well as through private-label arrangements.
The company’s product portfolio extends beyond traditional frozen fries to include innovations in seasoning, cooking methods and packaging that cater to evolving consumer tastes and operational efficiencies. Lamb Weston works closely with restaurant chains and foodservice distributors to develop tailored offerings, such as premium cuts, seasoned crinkle fries and convenience-oriented solutions designed for both quick-service and full-service establishments.
With manufacturing facilities strategically located in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, Lamb Weston maintains a truly global footprint. The company operates through regional business units that manage production, distribution and quality control, ensuring local responsiveness while leveraging global best practices. This geographic diversity enables Lamb Weston to adapt to regional preferences, regulatory requirements and agricultural conditions.
Founded in 1950 in Idaho, Lamb Weston has grown from a small regional processor to an independent public company following its spin-off from ConAgra Foods in 2016. Headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, the company is led by President and CEO Tom Werner, whose leadership focuses on innovation, operational excellence and sustainable agriculture. Lamb Weston continues to invest in research and development, aiming to strengthen its position in the global frozen potato market while meeting customer demand for quality and consistency.
