Chobani Invests $567 Million in La Colombe Plant Expansion

Chobani is set to invest $567 million in its west Michigan La Colombe plant in a multi-phase expansion that is expected to add over 200,000 square feet of production space and nearly 340 new jobs, the company said in a press release. Chobani acquired La Colombe for $900 million in 2023.

Chobani said the investment comes at a pivotal moment as “demand surges for La Colombe's signature ready-to-drink lattes.”

The increased production means that Chobani will “buy significantly more milk from local Michigan farmers,” increasing supply from approximately 30 million to an expected 615 million pounds annually over the next few years.

“For more than a decade, Chobani has been deeply woven into the fabric of the local economy—supporting dairy farmers, creating high-quality jobs with industry-leading wages and benefits, and working closely with local organizations and businesses to strengthen the region's economic foundation. With this next chapter, that commitment grows even stronger,” the company said.

Last year, Chobani invested $1.2 billion in a new 1 million-square-foot plant in upstate New York. The Rome, New York facility is able to make one billion pounds of dairy products a year.

The company also announced it was investing $500 million into the expansion of its Twin Falls, Idaho plant in 2025, “increasing production by 50% and adding over 500,000 square feet of new space.” Chobani said the expansion is expected to create a minimum of 160 new jobs.