Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW), traded on the NYSE under the symbol LW, is a leading global processor and supplier of frozen potato products. The company’s portfolio includes a variety of potato-based items such as French fries, potato wedges, hash browns and specialty cuts tailored to the foodservice and retail grocery channels. Lamb Weston serves quick-service restaurants, full-service operators, grocery chains and food distributors, offering customized product formats, packaging solutions and seasoning options to meet evolving customer demands.
Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, Lamb Weston has grown from a regional processor into one of the world’s largest producers of frozen potato products. In 2016, the company completed a spin-off from Conagra Brands, establishing itself as an independent public company. Since then, Lamb Weston has expanded both its manufacturing capabilities and its global footprint through greenfield investments, plant upgrades and strategic acquisitions.
Today, Lamb Weston operates processing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The company’s integrated supply chain encompasses farming partnerships, research and development centers, and distribution networks designed to ensure consistent quality and reliable delivery. Lamb Weston collaborates closely with growers to source high-quality potatoes, and it invests in innovation to develop new cutting techniques, coating technologies and product formulations.
Lamb Weston is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Werner, whose tenure has emphasized operational excellence, sustainability and market expansion. Under his leadership, the company has pursued initiatives in water conservation, energy efficiency and responsible sourcing. With a focus on long-term growth and customer partnerships, Lamb Weston continues to strengthen its position in the global frozen potato market.
