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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Chobani Plans Rome, New York, Processing Operations

04/26/2025
Greek yogurt producer Chobani plans to establish production operations in Rome, New York. The $1.2 billion project is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs in Oneida County.

The new 1.4 million square foot facility, located at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park, will produce over one-billion pounds of high-quality dairy products per year.

"New York is where Chobani’s journey began,” said Chobani Founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya. “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."

To support the project, Empire State Development (ESD) has agreed to provide Chobani up to $73 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits.

“Today's announcement represents how New York is building a stronger, more sustainable economy that creates jobs, promotes tradable industries and supports additional economic sectors in the state,” noted Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight. “This public-private partnership with Chobani will grow the market for New York's dairy farmers, create jobs that provide a path to the middle class, and develop even more world-class food products that are widely recognized across North America. Under Governor Hochul's leadership, the State continues to invest in the companies and jobs that bolster New York's economic vitality of today and tomorrow.”

Chobani manufactures yogurt, oat milk and creamers. Following the acquisition of coffee roaster La Colombe the company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

“Twenty years ago, Chobani opened its first U.S. facility right here in New York, so we’re thrilled with their decision to expand their roots here with a brand-new manufacturing facility in the Mohawk Valley,” added New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball. “This is tremendous news for our state and for our dairy farmers, who will be supplying milk to this state-of-the-art processing facility. Chobani has long been a part of New York’s world-class dairy industry, and this feels like a real full-circle moment to welcome them to another region in our state. I thank Governor Hochul and all of the partners involved and look forward to the positive long-term impact this will have on our dairy community statewide.”

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