# Bel Group expands Babybel plant in Brookings, South Dakota for $200M

Bel Group broke ground on a $200 million expansion of its Babybel production facility in Brookings, South Dakota, doubling annual capacity from 10,000 to 20,000 tons and creating 150 new jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-03-11
- Where: Brookings, South Dakota, United States
- Value: $200.0M
- Jobs: 150
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 20,000 tons per year
- Products: Babybel cheese snacks
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Bel Group](https://endata.com/companies/3580.md)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bel-invests-200-million-to-double-babybel-production-capacity-in-brookings-south-dakota-302710963.html), 2026-03-11: "Expanding our Brookings facility reflects our commitment to investing locally, strengthening domestic production, and supporting sustained demand for our brands."

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