Governor Hochul, the Coca-Cola Company and Fairlife Celebrate Ram...
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, “We are excited to see production underway at the Webster fairlife facility. We have so much to be proud of when it comes to New York agriculture and this is another major accomplishment to add to that list. I thank the Governor for her commitment to uplifting agriculture and supporting our dairy industry — from investments in processing capacity to infrastructure improvements, the support is unprecedented. I also thank ESD and all the partners involved for their hard work on this project and to the fairlife team for their dedication to New York and its dairy farmers.”
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Agribusiness is a cornerstone of the Empire State’s economy, and New York’s unmatched farm and dairy infrastructure, skilled workforce, and leadership in dairy production and research and development make our state a highly desirable place to build and grow a business. fairlife’s $650 million investment is a powerful vote of confidence in all that New York has to offer. Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, ESD has built a strong, productive partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, and we’re proud that fairlife is choosing New York to put down roots, create hundreds of new jobs, support our dairy farmers and strengthen the Upstate economy for years to come.”
New York Power Authority President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll said, “fairlife’s launch of operations in Monroe County builds on New York’s longstanding leadership in agriculture and reflects a transformative investment in Monroe County. The project, supported by NYPA low-cost power, shows how strong public private partnerships can attract major employers and create hundreds of good jobs in upstate communities. We congratulate fairlife and The Coca Cola Company on reaching this important milestone and look forward to supporting their continued success in the Finger Lakes.”
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said, “The fairlife facility demonstrates what we can accomplish when we combine private investment with skilled local workers, strong infrastructure and committed public partners. This once-in-a-generation investment for Monroe County is creating hundreds of good-paying jobs, strengthening New York’s dairy economy and bringing new momentum to our entire region. I’m grateful to Governor Hochul for her advocacy in bringing fairlife to New York and for her continued investment in the infrastructure necessary to make this project possible.”
Town of Webster Supervisor Alex Scialdone said, “On behalf of the Town of Webster, I am proud to be a part of this historic moment in our region's economic development. The fairlife project represents the intersection of Webster's agricultural foundation and its innovative vision for the future. Our community eagerly anticipates the economic growth that this project will catalyze through its $650 million investment in our region and the hundreds of well-paying local jobs created as a result of fairlife establishing its newest facility here in Webster. The Town thanks Governor Hochul and New York State for their support — particularly for the $20 million in grant funding through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation for the necessary upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant — as our Town prepared for a facility of this magnitude. The Town of Webster is grateful for the State's ongoing partnership in bolstering our area's economic progress.”
Avangrid Deputy CEO and CEO of Networks Kim Harriman said, “This is exciting news for fairlife, New York and the greater Rochester region. Avangrid and RG&E are proud to be part of this important milestone, one that is already delivering meaningful benefits for local communities, supporting jobs, and strengthening the regional economy. This investment demonstrates the critical role infrastructure plays in attracting and enabling economic development. These investments also send a strong message that Upstate New York is a great place to do business, and we remain committed to partnering with communities to help support continued economic development across the region.”
Greater Rochester Enterprise President and CEO Matt Hurlbutt said, “We appreciate The Coca-Cola Company and fairlife’s investment in establishing this state-of-the-art production facility in Webster, NY. As initial production begins, we celebrate the incredible collaboration among the company and numerous state, county, utility and agricultural partners that made this $650 million investment a reality. Each time someone drinks a fairlife product, the entire region benefits. The GRE team remains committed to supporting fairlife’s growth plans in the Greater Rochester, NY, region.”
fairlife leverages ultra-filtration to create great tasting products with less sugar and more protein than traditional dairy beverages. fairlife offers a wide range of products including fairlife® ultra-filtered milk, Core Power® protein shakes, and fairlife® Nutrition shakes. The Coca-Cola Company has been a strategic partner to fairlife since it was launched in 2012 through the company’s ultimate acquisition of fairlife in 2020. For additional information about fairlife, visit fairlife.com.
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