Exportation of a Belgian product abroad

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1. The company

I. Presentation

Lutosa is a small Belgian company which is specialized in transformation of potatoes to products such as frozen French fries.
Their two mains production chains in Belgium are situated in Leuze-en-Hainaut and in Vive-Saint-Éloi.

II. Historic

Lutosa was set up in 1978 under the name of SA Van de Broeke-Lutosa.
Van de Broeke’s grandfather was already in 1920 negotiator and the family get specialized since 1950 in the exportation of potatoes and ten years later, in the culture of potatoes.

From the third year, in 1981, the company established a wider range of product and invested in different machinery in their manufactures. The same year, the family introduced the new brand of the company into the market; Lutosa.

In 1988, Lutosa try to be responsive of the demand of the consumers. To face this demand, the company enlarged his range of product, they invested a lot of money (about 37 millions of euro) to improve the production line.

In 2002, Lutosa takes into account the sustainable development. The company buy different machinery more ecological in association with Electrabel. In 2003, Lutosa celebrated its 25 years old and continued its conquest around the world. In September 2007, the actual manager sold all shares to Pinguin Company. The company became, since 2009, SA penguin Lutosa Foods.

III. Description of the company

Designation |
Corporate name: PinguinLutosa Foods
Legal form: S.A.
Creation date: 22 march 1978
Affiliation number to CNSS: 0402.777.157

Details (head office) |
Address: 5, zone industrielle du Vieux Pont 7900 Leuze-en-Hainaut Tournai
Phone: +32 (0) 69 668 211
Fax: +32 (0) 69 668 200
Email: headoffice@lutosa.com

Manager |
Mr. Van den Broeke Guy
Mr. Van den Broeke Luc

Business |
Lutosa: Manufacturing and sales of potatoes based product designated to human consumption