Hamdi Ulukaya has also committed another $500 million to expanding his operation in facility in Idaho—and says he is just getting started.

(Reuters) -Greek-yogurt maker Chobani said on Tuesday that it would be investing $1.2 billion in building its third U.S. dairy processing plant in New York, and expects to create more than 1,000 full-time jobs.

State officials say the project represents the nation's largest investment ever in a natural food production facility.