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U.S. dairy processors are investing a record $11 billion to expand manufacturing capacity across 19 states.

Wisconsin ranks third in the nation for dairy investment, with $1.1 billion dedicated to 15 new projects.

Per-capita dairy consumption in the U.S. reached a record high in 2023, driven by demand for cheese and butter.

As demand for dairy products rises, Wisconsin dairy processors are investing billions in new and expanded manufacturing capacity. According to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), U.S. dairy processors are investing a record $11 billion across 19 states to expand capacity and meet demand for dairy nutrition.

With U.S. milk production expected to grow 15 billion pounds by the end of the decade and dairy consumption and export demand

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