The multi-million-dollar investment includes a ~48,000 square-foot facility expansion Danone U.S., a leading American food and beverage company, announced the expansion of its Minster, Ohio yoghurt facility, which produces consumer-loved…

The multi-million-dollar investment includes a ~48,000 square-foot facility expansion

Danone U.S., a leading American food and beverage company, announced the expansion of its Minster, Ohio yoghurt facility, which produces consumer-loved brands such as Oikos, Activia, Dannon and Danimals. The multi-million-dollar investment includes a ~48,000 square-foot facility expansion, as well as a new production line and upgrades to existing lines, bringing 30 new full-time jobs to the region. 

“Our commitment to American manufacturing runs deep, with 90 per cent of our ingredients and packaging materials bought here,” said Dan Magliocco, President, Danone North America. “Fulfilling our Mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible means producing nutrient-rich foods with U.S. ingredients in American factories that are benefiting local communities. I want to thank our team at Minster and our many partners in the Ohio community, including Governor DeWine, for their hard work to get to this point, and for the work to come as we expand this great facility.”

“Danone’s Minster plant was one of the corporation’s first operations in North America, demonstrating how Ohio’s rural towns can provide a competitive advantage for the world’s most successful companies,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “We welcome Danone’s new investment in this plant, expanding on a partnership that has strengthened the company, the community, and the farming industry nearby.”

The yoghurt category is experiencing explosive growth driven by consumers seeking more nutrient-dense foods that are high in protein and rich in nutrients and probiotic benefits. This investment in the Minster Yoghurt facility offers expanded capacity to address that consumer demand.