Daisy Brand has officially broken ground on a new $676 million dairy processing facility in Boone, Iowa, marking the company’s largest expansion to date. The 750,000 sq. ft. plant will focus on producing sour cream and cottage cheese, aiming to meet growing consumer demand for these products.
The facility is expected to create 255 jobs and will source milk from 43,000 cows daily, according to a local news station. State and local incentives totaling over $67 million have been awarded to support the project.
Iowa governor Kim Reynolds highlights the project’s significance locally.
“This nearly $700 million investment isn’t just a number. It represents real opportunity. It means hundreds of new jobs. It means an expanded tax base. It means new momentum for local businesses, schools and family farms,” she said.
Daisy Brand currently operates facilities in Texas, Arizona and Ohio. The Boone plant will enhance the company’s ability to serve customers in the Midwest with locally sourced milk.
“This will be our fourth manufacturing plant across the country, and it represents growth for the Daisy Brand. We’re excited to be part of the community,” said Ben Sokolosky, president of Daisy Brand.
Construction is expected to be completed by 2027, with the facility becoming fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2028.
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