SCHNECKSVILLE, PA — Chobani plans to invest $1.2 billion in its first Pennsylvania dairy manufacturing operation, creating more than 900 Lehigh Valley jobs and establishing a processor expected to consume nearly 30% of the milk currently produced statewide, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration reported Tuesday.
The company will acquire Keurig Dr Pepper’s 1.5 million-square-foot manufacturing facility at 7356 Industrial Blvd. in Upper Macungie Township, including its equipment and related infrastructure.
Production under Chobani is expected to begin in 2027. The company plans to manufacture food products beyond yogurt at the property…