Chobani is investing $567 million to expand its La Colombe ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee facility in Norton Shores, Michigan, as demand for RTD lattes continues to grow.

The multi-phase project will add more than 200,000-square-feet of production space to the existing site. The expansion is expected to create around 340 jobs while retaining a further 312 roles.

The facility produces La Colombe’s RTD latte range, first introduced in 2016 as the brand moved beyond its café roots. The products are manufactured using milk sourced from Michigan dairy farms.

Chobani said the expansion will significantly increase its milk sourcing in the state, rising from around 30 million pounds annually to an expected 615 million pounds over the coming years.

The company has operated in the region for more than a decade and said the investment will support further growth in production capacity, as well as continued collaboration with local suppliers and partners.

Alongside the site expansion, Chobani said it will continue to work with local organisations on workforce development initiatives and community programmes, including training and employment pathways.

Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani, said the company plans to continue investing in the region: "This is just the beginning of a beautiful journey together in West Michigan, and we're committed to being part of it for many years to come".

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer added that the investment would support job creation and strengthen the state’s agricultural economy.