Lutosa invests over €200 million
Lutosa, a Belgian producer of frozen potato products, is about to complete an €200 million investment to significantly increase a plant’s production capacity and environmental performance.
The investment follows a rigorous and intensive permitting process, during which local authorities and other stakeholders were extensively consulted. The works – already underway and due for completion in mid-2026 – include the installation of a new chips production line, the extension of the flakes production line, the creation of a new potato reception and sorting station, and improvements to a wastewater treatment plant.
With this investment, Lutosa is not only strengthening its links with over 700 potato growers and its more than 1,000 employees, but also with the region. Belgium, and in particular West Flanders, offers Lutosa – in addition to its Leuze site – a favourable environment for strengthening its competitiveness in the international market for high-quality Belgian potato products.
This investment also reflects Lutosa’s leadership in sustainability. It will reduce the energy demand of the production process in Waregem by more than 25%. In addition, Lutosa is proud to be introducing state-of-the-art technology for its new wastewater treatment system, which will eventually enable 85% of the water consumed to be reused.
“Lutosa has a long and successful history in Waregem. I am therefore delighted that we are continuing this history by developing and making more sustainable our production site in Waregem. This investment will open up new opportunities to better serve our customers with superior product quality, while supporting our growth strategy,” Alain Dufait, managing director of Lutosa, said.
