Chobani is making a major investment in West Michigan with a multi-phase, $567 million expansion of its La Colombe plant, that is expected to add over 200,000sq-ft of production space and nearly 340 new jobs, while retaining 312 jobs. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment as demand surges for La Colombe’s signature ready-to-drink lattes.

La Colombe first started in Philadelphia in 1994, making high-quality, expertly crafted coffee in cafés across the country. In 2016, the brand launched its signature ready-to-drink lattes, bringing the coffeehouse experience into hands across the country. Made in Norton Shores with locally-sourced Michigan milk, La Colombe lattes helped redefine the ready-to-drink coffee category with cleaner ingredients, less sugar, and better nutrition — quickly becoming a daily staple for everyday people.

For more than a decade, Chobani has been 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 increased production also means that Chobani will buy significantly more milk from local Michigan farmers for the La Colombe plant, increasing supply from approximately 30 million to an expected 615 million pounds annually over the next few years, reinforcing confidence in Michigan’s farmers and the future of the state’s dairy community.

In addition to increasing production capacity, Chobani is doubling down on its belief that opportunity should expand beyond the walls of its facility. Through partnerships with local organizations, workforce development programs, and schools, the company is helping to build pathways to good jobs, career training, and community-driven progress. Chobani has helped strengthen the local community through grants supporting food access programs and community organizations — ensuring progress is felt not just on the production floor, but in households and neighborhoods across the region. This momentum tells a larger story — one of growth rooted in partnership, where every gallon of milk, every new job, and every square foot added reflects a deeper commitment to the people and place that make it all possible.