By Blake Jackson
Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the Shapiro Administration has secured a $132.9 million investment from Schreiber Foods to expand the company’s manufacturing operations in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The state will contribute $1 million toward the project, which is expected to create 47 new jobs over the next three years while maintaining 516 existing positions.
The expansion will take place at Schreiber Foods’ facility in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The project includes installing additional production lines to boost yogurt manufacturing capacity.
Once completed, the upgraded facility will be capable of processing an extra 109,000 pounds of milk each day, further strengthening the region’s dairy supply chain.
“Since taking office, my Administration has worked to put our Commonwealth’s agriculture industry at the center of Pennsylvania’s economic development and we’ve backed that commitment up with real progress, launching the nation’s first-ever Ag Innovation Grant Program while making historic investments in site development and cutting red tape,” said Governor Shapiro.
“Schreiber Foods’ decision to expand their manufacturing operations in the Commonwealth not only advances our goal to grow Pennsylvania’s economy, but invests in and supports our farmers, too.”
The project received support from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development through a $1 million Pennsylvania First Program grant, coordinated by BusinessPA. State officials, including Rick Siger and Russell Redding, visited the Shippensburg facility to mark the announcement.
“This investment from Schreiber Foods will help boost our economic competitiveness, create good-paying jobs, and support the dairy industry across the Commonwealth,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger.
“Manufacturing and agriculture have long been two of Pennsylvania’s most important industries, which is why they’re central to our ten-year Economic Development Strategy. Our strong business climate is perfect for companies like Schreiber Foods that are ready to grow and thrive in Pennsylvania.”
“Pennsylvania’s farms and processors are not only part of our history, they are the foundation of our future. Our dairies support family-sustaining jobs, fuel rural economies, preserve open space, recycle resources, create energy, and provide nutritious food,” said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding.
“Strategic investments in milk production, operational efficiency, and on-farm innovation will increase volumes, strengthen businesses, and drive economic momentum across rural communities.”
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