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Chobani plans to build $1.2B dairy operation in eastern Pa., creating 900 jobs

Chobani's $1.2 billion investment in Pennsylvania is set to create 900 jobs in the Lehigh Valley.

By · Published September 2, 2026  04:30 UTC · Updated September 5, 2026  07:56 UTC

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Chobani planned to build a $1.2 billion dairy operation in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania, creating 900 jobs while overcoming challenges to land the state's biggest-ever private agricultural investment. Concurrently, Keurig Dr Pepper advanced strategic priorities through an enhanced partnership with Chobani, including a plan to sell back a Chobani stake and manufacturing site for $925 million.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Chobani's $1.2 billion investment in Pennsylvania is set to create 900 jobs in the Lehigh Valley.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Keurig Dr Pepper sold its stake in Chobani and a manufacturing site for $925 million. Chobani will use the proceeds to build a $1.2 billion dairy operation in eastern Pennsylvania.

The new facility will create 900 jobs in the Lehigh Valley. The Morning Call, Inquirer.com, Reuters and lehighvalleylive.com all confirm the investment and job creation.

Reuters also notes the sale of Keurig Dr Pepper's stake in Chobani.

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What is the total investment by Chobani?

$1.2 billion.

How many jobs will be created?

900 jobs.

Where will the new dairy operation be built?

Eastern Pennsylvania, specifically the Lehigh Valley.

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