Daisy Dairy Plant Construction to Begin in Boone

Daisy dairy plant construction to begin in Boone

Daisy Brand has initiated a multi-million dollar project in Boone, aiming to boost local employment and the dairy industry.

Daisy Brand breaks ground on Boone plant expected to create over 100 jobs

BOONE, Iowa -- During a time when many manufacturing plants are announcing layoffs and even closures in Iowa, Daisy Brand is breaking ground on a new facility. On Tuesday, leaders with Daisy Brand, the Ames Regional Economic Alliance, and Boone County Economic Growth Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 750,000 square foot facility in Boone. Due to rain and muddy conditions, the ceremony was held indoors instead of outside. …

Groundbreaking for Daisy Brand's $676 million plant in Boone - Radio Iowa

A ceremonial groundbreaking today in Boone for a plant that will produce Daisy Brand sour cream and cottage cheese. The $676 million project will eventually employ over 250 people. “It is our most ambitious project yet,” said Ben Sokolsky, president of Daisy Brand. Milk for the plant will come exclusively from Marshall Ridge Farms in […]

Groundbreaking for $676 million Daisy Brand plant in Boone

(Radio Iowa) – A ceremonial groundbreaking today in Boone for a plant that will produce Daisy Brand sour cream and cottage cheese. The 676 MILLION dollar project will eventually employ over 250 people. Ben Sokolsky is president of the family-owned company.  “It is our most ambitious project yet,” Sokolsky said. Milk for the plant will come exclusively from Marshall Ridge Farms in nearby State Center, one of the largest dairy farms in Iowa. It wi…