A $200 million expansion of the Lamb Weston plant in Boardman, Oregon, USA, has been announced by ConAgra Foods, Omaha, Nebraska. A new line there will increase capacity for french fries and other frozen potato products and create about 100 jobs for the region.
As consumer demand for frozen potato products continues to grow both domestically and internationally, this significant capacity increase is needed to fulfill Lamb Weston's customer growth projections, particularly the dynamic growth expected from international markets.
"Our need to expand is a testament to our strong customer partnerships, our great-tasting french fries, and the outstanding work our employees do every day to create food people love," said Rick Martin, vice president, global operations, ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston. "This expansion also reflects our confidence in the region's growers to deliver high-quality potatoes while working with state and local government to ensure long-term, sustainable growing practices."
