Danone Expands Ohio Yogurt Factory, Creating 30 Jobs and Boosting Milk Procurement
Danone is expanding its Minster yogurt factory in Ohio, USA, with a multi-million-dollar investment. The project will create 30 new full-time jobs near me in the region and increase milk procurement by 60% over the next two years.
The expansion includes a 48,000 square-foot facility expansion, a new production line, and upgrades to existing lines. Danone's North America business saw sales grow 2.3% on a like-for-like basis in Q2 2023, with high-protein yogurt leading the growth in the Essential Dairy and Plant-Based division. CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique stated that the company is 'going in the right direction' regarding market share in news and dairy queen yogurt but aims to improve. The expansion aims to meet increasing consumer demand for yogurt and is part of Danone's commitment to using 90% American ingredients and packaging materials.
The expansion of the Minster yogurt factory is expected to boost Danone's yogurt production and contribute to the local economy with new jobs. The increased milk procurement will likely benefit local dairy farmers and cooperatives, although specific details about suppliers have not been made public.
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