COOPERSVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 6, 2026) – Nearly three weeks after being forced to temporarily shut down due to external circumstances, the fairlife facility in Coopersville is getting a financial boost from Lansing.
On Wednesday, ground was broken on a $650 million expansion of the Coca-Cola subsidiary’s complex, which produces lactose-free milk and protein shakes. The financial effort, which will add two high-speed production lines and 245,000 square feet, bringing about 200 full-time jobs, is being augmented by a nearly four million-dollar Alternative State Essential Services Assessment abatement, along with a $3.2 million Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development grant to support production infrastructure. The city of Coopersville also is getting a $17 million Make It in Michigan Competitiveness Fund grant for improving the regional water system.
On July 16th, production at the West Randall Street plant was halted, according to Republican Representative Luke Meerman, whose 89th sate House district includes Coopersville.
Production resumed last week, while an investigation into the matter continues. Company officials say that product safety and quality were never compromised, and existing inventory kept store shelves largely stocked.
The plant expansion project is expected to be completed in about 18 months.
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