Meijer breaks ground on new dairy facility in Ohio

Meijer, a regional American hypermarket chain based in Michigan, has broken ground on a $100m dairy production facility in Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio, US.

The new plant, which is the retailer’s first dairy production facility in Ohio, will produce a variety of dairy products including milk, cottage cheese and yogurt.

It will produce 30 million gallons of milks, fruit drinks and teas, plus a range of other dairy products, which will be sold in 100 stores in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.

The new site will feature a 105,000ft² dairy facility and a 68,000ft² refrigerated warehouse space.

It is expected to be completed by the end of 2015, creating 100 new jobs.

Meijer Co-CEO Mark Murray said that Meijer is very pleased to continue its investment and growth in Ohio.

"This expansion allows us to enhance our commitment to provide the freshest products for our customers, while growing our manufacturing capabilities and Meijer brand offerings," Murray said.

Tipp City Mayor Pat Hale said that the city is looking forward to Meijer’s commitment to another 103 jobs and $100m in investment into the community.

"They continue to be a great company and employer in Tipp City and in Ohio."

Meijer plans to begin hiring for the new dairy facility later this year.

Meijer, a family-owned company, operates 207 supercentres and grocery stores in the Midwest that employ more than 60,000 people across five states.

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Image: Meijer has broken ground on a $100m dairy production facility in Ohio, US. Photo courtesy of Meijer.