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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Chobani Expands Norton Shores, Michigan, Coffee Production Operations

04/01/2026
Yogurt and plant-based food manufacturer Chobani plans to expand its operations in Norton Shores, Michigan. The $567 million project is expected to create approximately 337 jobs in Muskegon County.

The investment will include an additional 200,000 square feet of production space and enhance end-to-end coffee manufacturing capabilities at the company’s existing La Colombe facility.

“La Colombe has been making ready-to-drink lattes in Norton Shores for more than a decade, and from day one this community has welcomed us with open arms,” said Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani. “There’s something special here, in the hardworking spirit of the people, in the pride of Michigan’s farmers who produce high quality, delicious, farm-fresh milk, in the way neighbors show up for one another. That kind of richness is rare and reminds us what makes Michigan so special. For us, growth is about more than numbers, it’s about supporting the community, creating opportunity, and building something that lasts. This is just the beginning of a beautiful journey together in West Michigan, and we’re committed to being part of it for many years to come.”

To support the project, the Michigan Strategic Fund approved a $5 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant.

“Today’s actions by the Strategic Fund Board demonstrate Team Michigan’s sustained commitment to enhancing all of Michigan’s economic sectors from a variety of programmatic and solutions-oriented angles so that more people and businesses can ‘Make It’ in Michigan,” noted Quentin L. Messer, Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and chair of the MSF Board.“I remain grateful to the Board, our bipartisan partners in the state Legislature, local and regional economic development partners, local units of government, and Chobani for their support on behalf of the talented people of Michigan.”

La Colombe is a coffee company that roasts, produces, and distributes coffee and ready-to-drink beverages. The company operates cafes and supplies products through retail and foodservice channels.

“An expansion of this magnitude demonstrates that Muskegon County competes, and wins, on a national stage,” added Trevor Friedeberg, president and CEO of Greater Muskegon Economic Development. “As La Colombe scales production to meet growing global demand, its decision to invest here speaks volumes about the strength of our workforce, the power of our partnerships, and our shared commitment to long-term growth.”

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