Lutosa

Company Description

Lutosa is a Belgian french fry manufacturer with two production locations.

Lutosa was taken over by Pinguin in 2007 to form the company Pinguin-Lutosa.

In 2013 the potato processing activities of Pinguin-Lutosa were sold to McCain Foods, to form once again the company Lutosa as a subsidiary of McCain Foods.

With more than 46 years of experience, Lutosa is an expert in providing a variety of potato-based goods, such as hash browns, mash, and Belgian fries. The company aims to offer premium frozen and chilled products for a range of culinary demands, which shows their commitment to promoting the potato range.

To continue providing premium potato products to customers across the globe, the company developed a solid network of growers and distributors. Lutosa works closely with partners, focusing on using their expertise and rich Belgian tradition to serve a variety of markets.

Lutosa aims to improve customer dining experiences by offering tasty potato options to dining establishments of all types, including cafés, canteens, and high-end eateries.

A subsidiary of:

McCain Foods Limited

Subsidiaries and Factory Locations

Lutosa (Warengem)

Lutosa has a production site on Schoendalestraat 221, 8793 Waregem, Belgium.

Lutosa SA - Sint-Eloois-Vijve

Lutosa SA - Sint-Eloois-Vijve is one of the two potato processing factories of Lutosa in Belgium

Product Types offered by this company

News for this Company

Belgian processing potato prices fall to EUR 0 (USD 0) amid oversupply and weak demand in the industrial market

April 08, 2026

Belgapom processing potato price falls to ZERO Euro amid market oversupply

Processing potato prices in Belgium have dropped to EUR 0 in , while maincrop potatoes fell to EUR 10 per tonne (USD 11) in March, driven by weak demand and ongoing oversupply in the industrial potato market.

Official ground-breaking of Lutosa’s EUR 225M investment project in Waregem, attended by Flemish Minister-President Matthias Diependaele.

June 03, 2025

Lutosa breaks ground on its new French fry line in Waregem

Lutosa celebrated a key milestone in its development at Waregem, with the official inauguration of a vast industrial investment project.

Clarebout Potatoes, a Belgian leader in frozen potato products, is reportedly close to a billion-euro strategic deal with U.S. agri-food giant J.R. Simplot, potentially reshaping the global frozen fries market.

June 01, 2025

Belgian Frozen Fries Giant Clarebout Eyes Billion-Euro Deal with US Food Titan Simplot

Clarebout Potatoes, a top Belgian frozen fries producer, is in advanced talks with US giant J.R. Simplot for a major deal, possibly worth billions. The move could expand both firms’ global reach amid rising industry competition.

Alain Dufait, Managing Director of Lutosa

April 23, 2023

Alain Dufait appointed as new Managing Director of Lutosa

Alain Dufait became the new Managing Director of Lutosa the 1st of April. He succeeds Alain Duranleau, that held this role over the past 5 years.

Agents for this company

Idaho Frank Associates / Lutosa North America

Idaho Frank Associates Inc.(IFA), founded in 1955, specializes in exporting dehydrated and frozen potato products worldwide. The company, headquartered in Pleasant Hill, California, sells a wide variety of potato-based products, including flakes, granules, slices, shreds, dices, flour, and starch.