ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston Completes 85,000-Square-Foot Expansion of Pasco, Wash., Potato Processing Facility
Posted on: Thursday, 15 November 2007, 18:00 CST
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston officially marked the completion of an 85,000-square-foot expansion of its potato processing plant in Pasco, Wash., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by company officials as well as local and state dignitaries.
Lamb Weston, a leading global supplier of frozen potato products, began construction in May on the multi-million dollar expansion effort designed to meet ongoing customer demand while providing capabilities to manage long-term growth effectively. Two new production lines for making potato- and onion-based appetizers were added to the facility.
"Product innovation and operational excellence always have been foundational elements of Lamb Weston, and this expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to those elements," said Jeff DeLapp, president, ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston. "It also represents a significant investment in the State of Washington and, specifically, the Columbia Basin. We're confident this expansion will allow us to meet ongoing customer needs and accommodate future business growth."
As part of the expansion, Lamb Weston anticipates adding approximately 100 jobs, bringing the total to 525 employees at the facility.
Lamb Weston is a leading global supplier of frozen potato products. It is a business of ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE:CAG) one of North America's leading packaged food companies, serving grocery retailers, as well as restaurants and other foodservice establishments. Popular ConAgra Foods consumer brands include: Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt's, Marie Callender's, Orville Redenbacher's, PAM and many others. For more information, please visit us at www.conagrafoods.com.
Source: Business Wire
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