The power of the potato – caring for people and the planet! At the very heart of Lamb Weston is innovation – we see possibilities
Waste and Climate Action, using the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a guide.
in the humble potato and we’re
Balanced diet for all
passionate about it. That’s why
are nutritious, plant-based, contributing to wellness and
we make so many exciting, tasty, convenient and revolutionary
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People are increasingly consciously choosing foods that have a transparent footprint.
The potato is a natural
‘goodie bag’, and one of the most sustainable, nourishing, staple foods to help feed a growing population. We capture
products.
the natural goodness of our nutritious and humble potato
e’re also passionate about improving
around the globe, taking nothing out, while lowering the
the planet and looking after its guests.
levels of what we add.
into convenient, tasty products that people love and trust
When it comes to sustainability, for us
We want to support consumers in their transition to a
it’s not a separate box to tick, it’s part
balanced diet. Next steps 2021-2022 to our 2030 commitment
of what we are, part of our core and how we think.
means we will focus on reducing the oil content and calories
As a global player in the potato processing industry, we
in our frozen fried potato products, for example by shifting to
consider it our responsibility to have an active and leading
thicker cut fries, new processing techniques and developing
role in creating a better future. We want to ensure that
more offerings suitable for oven or air fryer preparation. We
growing and processing potatoes remains possible for
will implement the Nutri-score nutrition label for LW-branded
many future generations to come.
retail products to provide consumers with a clear, easy-to-
That’s why we initiated our Sustainability Programme in
understand overview of our products’ nutritional value. With
2011 and we are proud that we have been able to deliver
our dried potato flakes, we offer versatile potato solutions
most of our Sustainable Seven 2020 goals.
to tackle the other side of malnutrition, caused by micro-
We’re now taking strides to make our company future-
nutrient deficiencies, often referenced to as the ‘hidden
fit with our new plan Sustainability Agenda 2030, which
hunger’. We will expand our product solutions addressing
focuses on three key challenges: Balanced Diet, Zero
malnutrition in developing markets.
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Fastfood Professional • June and July 2021
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