Fairlife expands production at Webster dairy processing plant
Fairlife is increasing production at its 745,000-square-foot facility in Webster, which is expected to process up to 6 million pounds of milk per day and has created 380 full-time jobs.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
Fairlife is expanding production at its dairy processing facility in Webster. The 745,000-square-foot plant represents a $650 million investment and has created 380 full-time jobs.
The facility is expected to process between 5 million and 6 million pounds of milk per day when it reaches full production. New York awarded $21.6 million through the first round of its Dairy Modernization Grant program, with another $8.5 million planned for farmers and cooperatives in the second round.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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