McDonald's largest fry producer closes factory; CEO blames $5 meals

(NewsNation) — "Do you want fries with that?"America's largest fast food chain may have a fry issue as its largest supplier shuts off production and cuts costs at its Connell, Washington, plant.Lamb Weston, an Idaho-based company, announced the closure and a 4% cut in its workforce at the beginning of the month. The news comes as part of a restructuring plan expected to generate nearly $55 million of pre-tax cost savings for the company in 2025.
“Lamb Weston is confident in the