Chobani announces US$500M expansion of Twin Falls plant

USA – Chobani LLC, a leading yogurt maker, has announced plans to invest US$500 million to expand its processing plant in Twin Falls, Idaho.

The major investment will boost the facility’s production capacity by 50% and increase its footprint by over 500,000 square feet. 

Once completed, the Twin Falls plant will cover 1.6 million square feet, operate 24 production lines, and employ more than 1,200 workers. 

The expansion, reported by the company as its largest investment to date, is set to begin immediately, with operations expected to start in early 2026.

The Twin Falls facility produces Chobani’s popular Greek yogurt, as well as oatmilk and coffee creamers, products that have fueled the company’s growth in recent years. 

A report by Chobani highlights that the project will create at least 160 new jobs, building on a long-standing partnership with the City of Twin Falls and its Urban Renewal Agency, which began in 2011. 

To support the expansion, Twin Falls will upgrade its water and sewer systems to meet the plant’s increased utility demands. 

Chobani will also contribute to these upgrades, including improvements to the local power substation and its wastewater pretreatment facility. 

The Urban Renewal Agency will reimburse some of these costs to ease the financial burden.

“We’re thrilled to grow here in Twin Falls and meet the rising demand for our products,” said a Chobani spokesperson. 

The expansion will allow the facility to triple its milk consumption, ensuring the company can keep up with consumer needs. 

“This investment reflects our commitment to the community and our customers,” the spokesperson added. 

The New York-based company has been expanding its portfolio beyond Greek yogurt, introducing high-protein items last fall and launching Chobani Creations, a dessert-inspired yogurt line, in 2023.

 Its move into oatmilk and creamers has also broadened its appeal.

Chobani’s decision aligns with a trend among consumer packaged goods companies investing in their facilities to meet growing demand. 

Industry giants like PepsiCo, Nestlé, J.M. Smucker, and Ingredion have also announced similar projects in recent years to modernize plants or build new ones.