IDFA and 37 processors established the Healthy School Milk Commitment more than a year ago.

The cooperative's honors included major wins in Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky.

Cincinnati public school students could buy single-serve lactose-free chocolate milk.

The California-based organic dairy producer now offers three flavored lactose-free milk varieties.

Once in operation, the plant will be the company's third milk processing facility.

School milk processors pledged to provide nutritious options with no more than 10 grams of added sugar per 8 fluid oz serving.

The National Dairy Council program is operating in 58 schools.

The new flavor becomes the only filled KISSES candy to be available year-round.

IDFA said school meal programs should align with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Spylt received $150,000 that will go toward scaling its chocolate milk products in the market.