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Chobani will break ground Tuesday on a $1.2 billion natural foods facility at the Triangle site in the Griffiss Business & Technology Park in Rome, officials are expected to announce Tuesday. The plant, when it reaches full capacity, will produce more than 1 billion pounds of dairy products a year on up to 28 production lines.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Chobani will build the largest natural food manufacturing plant in U.S. history in Rome, New York. The $1.2 billion investment will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs and expand the state’s lead in yogurt production.

Greek yogurt maker Chobani is planning a $1.2 billion factory at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome.