Chobani announced its largest investment yet, a $500 million expansion of its Twin Falls, Idaho, plant, increasing production by 50% and adding over 500,000 square feet of new space.
This expansion, anticipated to begin construction immediately and be operational early 2026, is expected to create at least 160 new jobs, strengthening Idaho’s dairy industry and ensuring that the food made here reaches even more families across the country.
Simultaneously, the City of Twin Falls, the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Twin Falls (URA), and Chobani, LLC, formalized an agreement outlining responsibilities, funding, and commitments related to this significant expansion. This agreement builds upon the original 2011 Development Agreement and subsequent amendments, continuing the partnership that has made Chobani’s Twin Falls facility the largest natural food production facility in the country.
“This agreement demonstrates the strong partnership between Chobani and the City of Twin Falls,” said Shawn Barigar, City Economic Development Director and Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Agency. “We’re committed to supporting Chobani’s continued growth and ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place to accommodate this expansion.”
The $500 million expansion will bring the Twin Falls plant to 1.6 million square feet, featuring 24 production lines and employing over 1,200 people, earning wages almost 12% higher than the regional average. This investment will continue to fuel the local economy and shape the future of food.
“Over a decade ago, this empty stretch of land in Twin Falls, Idaho, became the heartbeat of a food revolution. Today, that heart is growing even stronger,” Chobani said in a statement. “This isn’t just a place where yogurt, oatmilk, and coffee creamers are made. It’s a place where in the Magic Valley farmers, engineers, and dreamers come together to make food that nourishes millions.”
The expansion requires significant infrastructure improvements, including upgrades to the city’s water, wastewater, and power systems.