Construction begins at site of Chobani plant

TWIN FALLS (AP) - Construction work has already begun at a site in Twin Falls that will be home to a multi-million dollar Chobani yogurt plant.

In recent days, crews have been doing preliminary dirt work to get ready for a more formal groundbreaking ceremony planned Dec. 19.

Critical construction and infrastructure details are still under review. The newspaper also reports that the Idaho Department of Labor is gearing up to begin interviews for key management positions at the facility.

New York-based Chobani announced last month its plans to build a Greek yogurt production plant in Twin Falls. Officials estimate the plant will employ more than 400 people and inject millions of dollars in the regional economy.