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.