ConAgra Expansion Gets Government Boost

BOARDMAN, OR—ConAgra Foods Inc. is getting help from the state and local governments to fund a previously announced expansion.

The Omaha, Neb.-based food manufacturer said in November that it was poised to begin a $200 million upgrade to its Lamb Weston frozen potato operations in Boardman. At the time, the company said adding a new line to the plant will boost capacity for making French fries and will generate about 100 ConAgra jobs and 200 construction jobs. Oregon, the Port of Morrow, Morrow County and the city of Boardman have joined to provide financial incentives to the project.