Chobani invests $1.2B to build dairy product manufacturing facility in New York
Chobani has announced plans to build a new dairy product manufacturing facility in Rome, New York. The company, which produces high-quality dairy foods, is investing $1.2 billion into the project, creating more than 1,000 full-time jobs.
Located on 150 acres at the former Griffiss Air Force Base, the 1.4 million square-foot facility will support Chobani’s expanding production capacity to meet growing product demand. The plant is expected to include up to 28 production lines and will process approximately 12 million pounds of milk per day at full capacity. Once operational, Chobani anticipates purchasing around 6 billion pounds of milk annually from New York State dairy farms, significantly strengthening the state’s dairy industry. The facility will also feature on-site health and wellness amenities and serve as a hub for food innovation, in collaboration with local farmers, academic institutions, and community organizations across the Mohawk Valley.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO, 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."
Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York, added, "Through this partnership with Chobani, we're revitalizing 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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