Idaho Milk Products opens expanded R&D pilot plant
The expansion increases processing capacity by 1 million pounds of milk per day.
Idaho Milk Products completed a $30 million expansion at its Jerome, Idaho, headquarters facility, which began in October 2018. The site underwent many changes, including a new research and development (R&D) pilot plant. The expansion increases processing capacity by 1 million pounds of milk per day.
“We are excited about the capabilities our pilot plant space will provide us to help our customers,” says Dr. Chenchaiah Marella, vice president of research and product development. “With state-of-the-art equipment, a product characterization lab and 1,500 square feet of processing area, we will offer our customers faster response time and a higher level of confidence in formulating successful, trending products.”