The Coca Cola Company breaks ground on new Fairlife production facility in NY

Fairlife and The Coca‑Cola Company ceremonially broken ground on a new state-of-the-art Fairlife production facility in Webster, New York.

Jennifer Mann, EVP and president of Coca‑Cola’s North America operating unit, and Tim Doelman, CEO of Fairlife, were joined by New York Governor Kathy Hochul to commemorate the exciting milestone. County Executive Adam Bello, Webster Town Supervisor Tom Flaherty, and other elected officials and local leaders were also in attendance to celebrate Fairlife’s official arrival to the town.

“We are thrilled to be laying the foundation for Fairlife’s next phase of growth as we begin construction of the Webster facility, enabling greater distribution of our products in the Northeast and across the country,” Tim Doelman, CEO of Fairlife, said in the announcement. “We are grateful for the collaboration and support we have received from the town of Webster throughout this process and continue to value our growing partnership with the Webster community.”

The dairy industry is a vital economic driver for New York state and represents its leading agricultural sector. The Town of Webster was strategically chosen by The Coca‑Cola Company and Fairlife teams for its proximity to the state’s best-in-class dairy co-operatives in the Rochester and Niagara regions.

Announced in May 2023, the new facility will serve as Fairlife’s flagship Northeast location. The facility represents a $650 million investment into the region and is expected to generate approximately 250 jobs in the greater Webster, New York, area.