Lamb Weston关闭华盛顿工厂,由于快餐连锁店需求减少,裁员400人。 Lamb Weston closes Washington plant, lays off 400 due to reduced demand from fast-food chains.

北美最大的炸薯条生产商和快餐链的关键供应商Lamb Weston正面临着需求减少的问题,这促使一家华盛顿工厂关闭,400名雇员被解雇。 Lamb Weston, North America's largest French fry producer and a key supplier to fast-food chains, is facing reduced demand, prompting the closure of a Washington plant and the layoff of 400 employees. 随着麦当劳报告等快餐连锁店的销售量和客户流量下降,公司股票今年下降了35%。 The company's shares have dropped 35% this year as fast-food chains like McDonald's report decreased sales and customer traffic. 由于餐馆价格不断上涨,消费者选择了较小的炸薯条和在家做饭。 Consumers are opting for smaller fry portions and cooking at home due to rising restaurant prices. 麦当劳占兰巴威斯顿销售额的13% McDonald's accounts for 13% of Lamb Weston's sales.