Agropur breaks ground on Lake Norden, S.D., cheese plant expansion
The expanded plant is expected to be fully operational by early 2019.
Agropur, Appleton, Wis., said it broke ground on a substantial expansion of its cheese manufacturing facility in Lake Norden, S.D. This project should, upon completion, increase the plant’s daily milk processing capacity from 3 million pounds to more than 9 million pounds, equal to the output of an additional 85,000 cows.
Agropur said it identified the expansion as a strategic investment to help it further serve its customers. The plant will produce cheese and whey products that are marketed globally. The expanded plant is expected to be fully operational by early 2019. Once the project is completed, Agropur plans to add 125 employees to its current workforce.