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 United States - November 5, 2010
ConAgra Foods CEO Gary Rodkin joined Lamb Weston President Jeff DeLapp,
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and others today to commemorate the grand
opening of ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston’s new state-of-the art,
environmentally friendly sweet potato processing plant in Delhi, La.
Situated in a prime sweet potato growing region, the Delhi plant is
uniquely equipped to process high-quality sweet potatoes, using
cutting-edge proprietary processing and packaging technologies. The
plant will produce products for the Sweet Things® line for foodservice,
which includes sweet potato fries, wedges, puffs, as well as mashed
sweet potatoes. The plant will also produce ALEXIA® retail grocery brand
sweet potato products.
“The Delhi plant is the culmination of our decade-long experience with
sweet potato processing technologies and product innovation,” said
DeLapp. “Today’s official grand opening ribbon cutting celebrates the
past year and a half of intense planning and construction, building our
most sustainable plant to date. It is a singular accomplishment and true
cornerstone of our continuing leadership in the industry.”
“When ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston selected Louisiana for this new
expansion last year, it was a major victory not only for Northeast
Louisiana, but for our entire state”
“When ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston selected Louisiana for this new
expansion last year, it was a major victory not only for Northeast
Louisiana, but for our entire state,” said Jindal. “Phase one of this
project is already having a significant impact in terms of jobs, capital
investment and revenues. ConAgra’s new facility means we can develop our
homegrown resources to help our farmers, create good jobs and produce
high quality products for the world. Indeed major economic development
wins like ConAgra Foods, along with many others that we have announced
since entering office, are helping transform Louisiana into the nation’s
best place for businesses to invest, expand and create jobs for our
people.”
Official grand opening festivities will continue through Saturday, Nov.
6, with a community celebration at the Delhi National Guard Armory to
show appreciation for the residents in Northeast Louisiana who have
enthusiastically welcomed Lamb Weston to the area. The community
celebration will include performances by local school groups and musical
acts as well as renowned musicians Amanda Shaw, Chubby Carrier, David
St. Romain and Darryl Worley. Rounding out the day will be kids
activities and free sweet potato fries for all attendees.
 Lamb Weston’s Delhi plant is one of 20 Lamb Weston plants in the U.S.,
Canada and Europe, and the total Delhi plant project employs 275 people.
For more information about the plant, visit
www.lambweston.com/delhi.
At the inception of the project, Rodkin said, “This significant
investment is indicative of the big opportunity we see in our potato
platform. Potatoes, including sweet potatoes, are a strategic priority
for ConAgra Foods, and we are committed to expansion in this area. This
new plant will further our North American leadership position in
potatoes by supporting growth in an adjacent category, and add to our
worldwide presence.”
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