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Lamb Weston Holdings Inc.
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Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. is a leading producer of branded and private-label frozen potato products, serving as North America's largest and one of the world's largest suppliers by volume and value. The company manufactures, distributes, and markets a diverse portfolio of value-added items, including french fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, hash browns, and chips, along with commercial ingredients and appetizers. These products are sold under the Lamb Weston brand, owned or licensed brands like Grown in Idaho and Alexia, and various retailer labels to foodservice operators such as restaurant chains, regional customers, and retailers worldwide. Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. operates through two primary segments: North America, covering the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and International, spanning regions like Asia and Latin America. It maintains a global manufacturing network to support demand in foodservice and retail channels, emphasizing product innovation and customer partnerships. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. plays a key role in the frozen potato category within the food manufacturing sector.
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Packaged Foods
Consumer Defensive sector · United States
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