The Daniel Carasso International Research and Innovation Center's work will focus on five areas.

The three-day dairy industry event features seminars, exhibits, networking opportunities and more.

The Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition focuses on value-added products.

Innovation is taking place across the dairy products industry, in the refrigerator, freezer and even the ambient aisles.

Part of Danone North America, the company's mission is to “bring health through food to as many people as possible.”

The venture capital arm sees the future of food likely emerging from six broad categories.

A survey of dairy processors determined industry trends in product innovation and development.

The focus moving forward is going to be connecting all the pieces along the supply chain together for a cohesive strategy.

The companies will receive a combined $1 million available through Dairy Industry Impact grants.

Michael Dykes said the goal is to bring sectors of the industry together and find ways to “grow the pie” for everyone.