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Chobani Launches $1.2 Billion Dairy Facility in Upstate New York

The state-of-the-art plant, expected to process 12 million pounds of milk daily, will create over 1,000 jobs and bolster the regional dairy supply chain.

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Greek-yogurt maker Chobani is shown for sale in a grocery store in San Diego, California. Greek-yogurt maker Chobani could be valued at more than $10 billion in its initial public offering (IPO), a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, as the company confidentially filed regulatory paperwork for its stock market listing. July 07, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Blake
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Overview

  • Chobani has broken ground on a 1.4 million-square-foot facility in Rome, New York, marking a $1.2 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing.
  • The plant will handle up to 28 production lines and process 12 million pounds of milk daily, purchasing an estimated 6 billion pounds of milk annually from local farmers.
  • The project, supported by $73 million in state tax credits and $22 million in grants, is being financed through Chobani's cash reserves without taking on additional debt.
  • Over 1,000 new jobs are projected to be created in Oneida County, with Governor Kathy Hochul highlighting the economic and community impact.
  • This expansion aligns with Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya’s strategy of self-financed, American-made production, alongside a $500 million upgrade to its Idaho facility.