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Chobani invests $1.2 bn in upstate New York to build third US dairy processing plant
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Friday, 02 May, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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New York, USA
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In the heart of New York's Mohawk Valley, where history and industry meet, a new chapter is unfolding. After announcing a $500 million expansion in Twin Falls, Idaho last month, Chobani broke ground on a new, $1.2 billion, state-of-the-art plant in Rome, New York. This new facility is about building for the future—creating jobs, supporting family farms, transforming communities, and delivering better food to more people.
Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani, said, "New York is where Chobani's journey began. It was the perfect spot to start Chobani 20 years ago, and it's the perfect place to continue our story. Working with dedicated dairy farmers and the resilient community, we built something truly special—something bigger than the food we make. We ignited a movement toward better food made with heart, passion, and only the highest-quality ingredients. With our new plant in Rome and our original home in South Edmeston, we're entering a new dimension, partnering with hard working people across the heartland of New York to build an ecosystem of natural food production and nourish families throughout the country. When you invest in people, in local communities, you're not just building a business—you're building a future."
Once home to the former Griffiss Air Force Base, the 150-acre open stretch of land will transform into a thriving centre of food production, enabling Chobani to keep up with soaring product demand and create runway for new innovations. The 1.4 million square-foot facility is expected to create over 1,000 full-time jobs with competitive wages, an attractive benefits package, and access to a suite of on-site health and wellness amenities.
Governor Hochul said, "Through this partnership with Chobani, we're revitalising Upstate New York's manufacturing sector one spoonful at a time. Chobani has been a major employer in the Mohawk Valley for decades, and this massive new $1.2 billion investment will bring more than 1,000 good-paying jobs to Oneida County — the largest natural food manufacturing investment in American history. When I took office, I pledged to make New York the most worker-friendly and business-friendly state in the nation, and projects like this one show our strategy is working."
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