ROME, N.Y. — Chobani is set to invest $1 billion in establishing a new Greek yogurt manufacturing facility at the Griffiss Triangle Site in the City of Rome.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to be in Rome this morning to deliver an announcement concerning economic development in Oneida County at 10:30.

This announcement was made by U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer prior to a press conference held at Griffiss at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, attended by federal, state and local representatives.

This is “the largest investment in natural food making in American history,” according to Schumer.

The new facility is projected to generate 1,000 new jobs, which Schumer described as “a win-win-win for Chobani, New York dairy farmers and the Mohawk Valley economy and jobs.”

Mayor Jeff Lanigan said, “What an incredible day for the City of Rome, for Oneida County, for New York State, and for the United States.”

“It is with great pride, excitement, and heartfelt appreciation that I welcome Chobani to our community. This isn’t just a business development—it’s a transformative moment that will shape Rome’s future for generations,” he added.

The mayor noted that Phase 1 of Chobani’s development entails a $1 billion investment and will cover 1.4 million square feet, making it the largest single development in Rome in decades and one of the most significant in the city’s modern history.

“To the entire Chobani family—welcome to Rome,” Lanigan said.

According to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office, when at full capacity, Chobani will process over 12 million pounds of milk per day.

The governor’s office stated that Chobani picked Rome due to the City’s skilled local workforce, availability of affordable housing and resources from the State to support job creation.

“Through this partnership with Chobani, we’re revitalizing Upstate New York’s manufacturing sector one spoonful at a time,” Hochul said.

“When I took office, I pledged to make New York the most worker-friendly and business-friendly state in the nation, and projects like this one show our strategy is working,” she added.

Founder and CEO of Chobani Hamdi Ulukaya said that this state is where the company’s journey began.

“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,” he said.

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Empire State Development (ESD) has committed to offering Chobani up to $73 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits to facilitate the creation of over 1,000 jobs at the Rome facility, as stated by the governor’s office.

In addition, Chobani will partner with ESD to implement workforce training initiatives aimed at providing job opportunities at Chobani for underserved communities.

Chobani is set to invest in its local communities in central New York and Idaho, allocating $250,000 to support infrastructure projects in each area.