SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – Schreiber Foods is moving ahead with a $132.9 million expansion of its Shippensburg yogurt plant, a project expected to strengthen the facility’s role as a primary East Coast hub and add dozens of new jobs over the next three years. The privately held dairy company says the investment will also boost milk processing capacity and support advanced water-reclamation technology to help the plant grow in step with the community.
Schreiber expansion details
Schreiber Foods plans to expand its existing manufacturing facility with new yogurt production lines designed to significantly increase daily milk processing. Company and state officials say the project will enable the plant to handle about 109,000 additional pounds of milk per day and increase annual yogurt output by roughly 100 million pounds.
The investment is expected to create at least 47 new full-time positions over the next three years while retaining more than 500 current jobs at the site. State leaders have backed the project with a $1 million Pennsylvania First Program grant aimed at supporting job creation and training in the manufacturing sector.
Economic and agricultural impact
Schreiber’s Shippensburg plant has been part of Pennsylvania’s dairy landscape for more than two decades and is viewed as a key link in the state’s $133 billion agriculture industry. The expansion is expected to deepen the company’s relationships with Pennsylvania dairy farms, which already supply a substantial share of the milk and cream processed at the facility.
Company officials and state agriculture leaders say the added capacity should provide a more stable market for local dairy producers. By focusing the project on yogurt production, Schreiber aims to meet growing consumer demand while reinforcing its position as a major player in private-label dairy products.
Focus on water and sustainability
The project includes investments in advanced water-reclamation and wastewater-reduction systems intended to limit the plant’s draw on municipal infrastructure. Engineering plans described to local officials emphasize upgrades that will allow the facility to expand without significantly increasing demand on the borough’s water and sewer systems.
Schreiber leaders have framed the expansion as part of the company’s broader commitment to “doing good through food,” a philosophy that includes reducing resource use and operating responsibly in host communities. The Shippensburg project is aligned with company-wide goals to cut water usage while supporting long-term growth in yogurt production.
Foundation grants and community support
Through the Schreiber Foods Foundation, the company also supports nonprofit work in its plant communities, focusing on food insecurity, housing and primary education. The foundation’s annual grant application deadline has been moved to May 30, giving organizations additional time to prepare proposals and allowing for a more deliberate review process.
Eligible nonprofits whose missions align with these focus areas can apply for funding, with decisions expected to be shared in September. Applications submitted between August 1 and May 30 will automatically be considered in this year’s funding cycle, so organizations that already applied do not need to resubmit.
Company background
Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Schreiber Foods is an employee-owned dairy company that produces cream cheese, natural and processed cheese, yogurt and beverages for retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the world. The company reports more than $7 billion in annual sales and a workforce of more than 10,000 people on five continents.
Schreiber is considered one of the largest yogurt producers in North America and a major supplier of customer-brand dairy products. Its North American network includes multiple manufacturing and distribution sites, with Shippensburg already serving as one of the company’s key yogurt-making locations.
