Lamb Weston Holdings has completed expansion of its operations in Hermiston, Ore. The $250-million investment announced in 2017 adds a new processing line to the existing facility, increasing the company’s processing capacity for making frozen french fries. The expansion adds approximately 150 jobs to the local economy.
The 300,000-sq-ft expansion adds a new processing line to the company’s existing facility, increasing production capacity by approximately 300 million pounds annually. More than 500 employees will make nearly 750 million pounds of frozen french fries annually. Products made in Hermiston are served in restaurants in the United States and globally.