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Lamb Weston Opens $300 Million Mar del Plata Plant With Argentina’s President in Attendance

The new site positions the company to ship most output to Brazil and other Latin American markets.

Se inauguró en Mar del Plata la fábrica que hizo una inversión de US$300 millones
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Overview

  • President Javier Milei joined CEO Mike Smith for the ribbon-cutting at the 40,000 m2 factory in the Batán industrial park.
  • Lamb Weston reports investing more than $300 million and hiring 250 direct employees, with about 3,000 indirect jobs expected.
  • The company plans to export roughly 80–85% of production across Latin America, and it sent its first shipment to Santa Catarina, Brazil, in late August.
  • Published figures on capacity diverge, with reports citing about 300–370 tonnes per day or approximately 90,000 tonnes per year.
  • The plant sources from over 100 local growers and highlights water recycling, recyclable packaging, and a planned on‑grid solar project; its foundation donated $25,000 to Banco de Alimentos Argentina.