Governor Hochul and Coca-Cola Break Ground on Northeast's Largest Dairy Facility $650 million in New York
Source: The DairyNews
Governor Kathy Hochul joined forces with The Coca-Cola Company and fairlife executives to celebrate the groundbreaking of a colossal $650 million fairlife production facility in Webster, Monroe County. This new venture, spanning 745,000 square feet on Tebor Road, is poised to become the flagship dairy production site for fairlife in the Northeastern United States, anticipated to commence operations by Q4 of 2025.
The initiative, expected to generate approximately 250 employment opportunities, received a significant boost from Empire State Development, offering up to $21 million in support through the Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit Program. Additionally, the New York Power Authority pledged nearly 8.5 MW of low-cost ReCharge NY power in exchange for job creation commitments, solidifying the state's commitment to fostering economic growth and employment.
Governor Hochul's personal endorsement of New York State as an ideal location played a pivotal role in fairlife's decision to establish roots here. Leveraging the state's reputation as a global leader in agribusiness, alongside extensive community and government support, sealed the deal. Collaborators such as the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Monroe County Industrial Development Agency, the Town of Webster, Rochester Gas and Electric, and Greater Rochester Enterprise played integral roles in attracting fairlife to the region.
In addition to the monumental investment, Governor Hochul announced a $20 million state grant to aid the Town of Webster in upgrading its wastewater treatment plant. This injection of funds will address critical infrastructure needs, ensuring environmental sustainability while supporting transformative economic development projects like fairlife's.
The fairlife venture aligns seamlessly with "Finger Lakes Forward," a comprehensive regional strategy aimed at revitalizing communities and fostering economic growth. Governor Hochul emphasized the importance of strategic investments in New York's agribusinesses to solidify the state's position as a top dairy producer nationally, fostering job creation and propelling economic prosperity.
Coca-Cola's EVP and President of the North America Operating Unit, Jennifer Mann, expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting its potential to contribute to New York's economic vitality. fairlife's CEO, Tim Doelman, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the company's commitment to growth and collaboration with the Webster community.
The fairlife facility represents a milestone in dairy innovation, boasting an ultra-filtration process that enhances product quality and shelf life. With an estimated daily utilization of 5 million pounds of locally sourced milk, this facility is set to become the Northeast's largest dairy plant, reinforcing New York's position as a dairy production powerhouse.
Governor Hochul's dedication to supporting New York's dairy sector is evident through recent initiatives, including grants for on-farm milk storage technologies and processing infrastructure. These efforts underscore the state's commitment to nurturing agricultural growth and bolstering the dairy industry's resilience.
In closing, Empire State Development's President and CEO, Hope Knight, underscored the significance of fairlife's investment, emphasizing its positive implications for Monroe County's economy.
Governor Hochul's personal endorsement of New York State as an ideal location played a pivotal role in fairlife's decision to establish roots here. Leveraging the state's reputation as a global leader in agribusiness, alongside extensive community and government support, sealed the deal. Collaborators such as the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Monroe County Industrial Development Agency, the Town of Webster, Rochester Gas and Electric, and Greater Rochester Enterprise played integral roles in attracting fairlife to the region.
In addition to the monumental investment, Governor Hochul announced a $20 million state grant to aid the Town of Webster in upgrading its wastewater treatment plant. This injection of funds will address critical infrastructure needs, ensuring environmental sustainability while supporting transformative economic development projects like fairlife's.
The fairlife venture aligns seamlessly with "Finger Lakes Forward," a comprehensive regional strategy aimed at revitalizing communities and fostering economic growth. Governor Hochul emphasized the importance of strategic investments in New York's agribusinesses to solidify the state's position as a top dairy producer nationally, fostering job creation and propelling economic prosperity.
Coca-Cola's EVP and President of the North America Operating Unit, Jennifer Mann, expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting its potential to contribute to New York's economic vitality. fairlife's CEO, Tim Doelman, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the company's commitment to growth and collaboration with the Webster community.
The fairlife facility represents a milestone in dairy innovation, boasting an ultra-filtration process that enhances product quality and shelf life. With an estimated daily utilization of 5 million pounds of locally sourced milk, this facility is set to become the Northeast's largest dairy plant, reinforcing New York's position as a dairy production powerhouse.
Governor Hochul's dedication to supporting New York's dairy sector is evident through recent initiatives, including grants for on-farm milk storage technologies and processing infrastructure. These efforts underscore the state's commitment to nurturing agricultural growth and bolstering the dairy industry's resilience.
In closing, Empire State Development's President and CEO, Hope Knight, underscored the significance of fairlife's investment, emphasizing its positive implications for Monroe County's economy.
