Built around Good Culture's standards, the facility is expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027 and will expand the brand's cottage cheese supply.
The additional capacity is incremental to Leprino Nutrition’s sweet whey operation and will focus on the consolidation of externally sourced whey solids.
As part of an expanded partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, Chobani will acquire its manufacturing facility and warehouse in Allentown, Pennsylvania, including its equipment and related infrastructure.
Dairy processors are racing to add capacity as whey protein demand outruns supply. The harder question is whether that capacity can come online when it's needed.