The checkoff became the first US organization in more than a decade to win the International Milk Promotions Trophy.

If given a discount or incentive, beneficiaries polled would buy more dairy products.

The company cited recent rising costs of milk and other materials.

The Dairy Business Builder grant program in previous cycles offered a maximum of $50,000.

The Brightfield Group found the portion of shoppers purchasing plant-based creamers fell 25% in the second quarter of 2022.

The $2 billion will help with elevated food costs and supply chain challenges.

The small family farms recently were left without a market for their products.

The funds will go toward research, packaging development and analyzing consumer receptiveness.

Among people surveyed, 62% said cheese flavors make savory snacks more exciting.

Part of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, the project involves financial incentives for dairy farmers.