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The Coca-Cola Company is set to significantly expand its dairy production footprint in the US, announcing a $650 million investment to scale operations at its Fairlife facility in Coopersville, Michigan.
The expansion will add approximately 245,000-square-feet to the existing facility and introduce two new high-speed production lines. The project will also create around 150 new jobs, further strengthening the company’s workforce in the region.
The Coopersville facility, which has been operational since 2012, currently employs more than 400 people and is one of Michigan’s largest dairy processing operations. It produces Fairlife’s portfolio of lactose-free milk and protein shakes, categories that have seen sustained consumer demand driven by health and wellness trends.
The investment is supported by state-level incentives, including an Alternative State Essential Services Assessment (ASESA) abatement valued at approximately $3.9 million. In parallel, the Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a $17 million grant to upgrade local water infrastructure, a critical component for food and beverage manufacturing operations.
The infrastructure improvements will modernise a regional water system serving Coopersville and surrounding townships. The system, currently operating at 80% capacity and more than 50 years old, will be enhanced to support both existing industrial users and future economic development.
The expansion is expected to reinforce the state’s position as a key hub for dairy processing and food production, while also benefiting regional supply chains, including local dairy farmers.
Construction is expected to begin later this year, with commercial production on the new lines targeted for 2028.
In addition to the Michigan expansion, Coca-Cola is preparing to open a new, state-of-the-art Fairlife production facility in Webster, New York, later this year.