Lamb Weston - Connell

Important notice

Lamb Weston - Connell ceased production on October 1, 2024. The plant is scheduled for demolition.

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Company Description

Lamb Weston - Connell-Production plant (permanently closed)

Lamb Weston - Connell (Washington) used to be one of Lamb Weston's Potato Processing plants.

The plant was producing Frozen French Fries and closed on October 1, 2024 as part of a restructuring plan. The plant is scheduled for demolition (December, 2024)

A subsidiary of:

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc

Product Types offered by this company

- French Fries and Potato Specialties

News for this Company

Lamb Weston processing plant at 2013 Saint St. in Richland.

April 26, 2025

Lamb Weston faces a class action lawsuit for failing to give Washington workers proper breaks

Lamb Weston faces a $14M class action lawsuit in Washington over unpaid breaks and overtime at its potato processing plants, including a closed Connell french fry facility. Workers seek damages; Lamb Weston denies the claims.

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. has applied for permits to demolish its processing plant in Connell. It closed the plant in October and aid off nearly 400 workers.

December 13, 2024

Lamb Weston has requested demolition permits for its Connell French Fry processing plant closed in October

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. is moving to tear down its french fry plant in Connell, dashing local hopes that another company might take it over and bring fresh industry and jobs to the small city.

October 07, 2024

McCain Extends Job Opportunities to Workers Affected by Connell Plant Closure

In the wake of Lamb Weston’s decision to close its potato processing plant in Connell, McCain Foods is offering career opportunities at its Othello facility to the affected workers.

October 02, 2024

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Financial Results, Outlook and Announces Restructuring Plan

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2025. In addition a restructuring plan was announced that includes a.o. the closing of the Connell facility.