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Lamb Weston is closing its Munro, Argentina, manufacturing facility as part of a broader strategy to improve profitability and operational efficiency across its global manufacturing network.

The Idaho-based frozen potato processor said production for the Latin America region will be consolidated into its newer, more modern facility in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The move will affect approximately 100 employees at the Munro site, who will receive severance packages.

“These actions are part of our broader strategy to improve profitability and enhance operational efficiency across our global manufacturing network,” said Sylvia Wilks, chief supply chain officer at Lamb Weston. “Effectively managing costs across our supply chain is critical to delivering value to customers, while enabling us to prioritise investments that modernise physical assets and keep operations efficient, resilient and ready for future growth.”

In addition to the Argentina closure, Lamb Weston also announced plans to temporarily curtail a production line in the Netherlands, further reflecting its focus on balancing capacity with demand across regions.

The company said the actions are part of its 'Focus to Win' strategy, which centres on prioritising key markets and channels, strengthening customer partnerships, driving executional excellence and accelerating innovation.

Lamb Weston is a global supplier of frozen potato products. The company has operated in the category for more than 75 years and is known for its portfolio of value-added potato offerings designed to simplify kitchen operations.

The latest manufacturing changes come as food processors across the industry reassess capacity, costs and capital deployment amid ongoing economic uncertainty, shifting demand patterns and continued pressure on margins.