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

Netherlands-based Sophie's Bionutrients and New Zealand-based NewFish are collaborating.

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.

The Dairy Food Safety Alliance's October meeting will highlight the latest best practices.

Procurement manager Andy Hendrickson was a longtime veteran of the dairy industry.