The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a collaboration between the Center for Dairy Research and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, has announced over $3.5 million in grants to nearly four dozen Midwest dairy businesses. Despite a total of $5.8 million in funding requests, the DBIA selected 44 applicants: five for Dairy Industry Impact grants and 39 for Dairy Business Builder grants.
John Umhoefer, Executive Director, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association“From product development and innovative plant efficiencies to new export initiatives, these projects funded by the DBIA impact not only the recipients, but the entire industry,” said WCMA Executive Director John Umhoefer. “WCMA is pleased to help support dairy’s continued growth and modernization.”
Among the initiatives supported by these grants, Actus Nutrition is developing eco-friendly whey protein products, and Blakesville Creamery aims to export cheeses to Australia, enhancing international visibility. DairyChem is exploring technologies to extend product shelf life for better export efficiency, while Organic Valley is investigating wastewater pretreatment to meet sustainability goals. Meanwhile, Rosewood Dairy is installing systems to recycle water and improve sanitation at its Wisconsin facility.
John Lucey, Director, Center for Dairy Research“We are delighted to be able to assist the growth of our regional cheese plants and small dairy businesses; once again farmsteads were an important focus. We are also happy to help companies with their exports and sustainability challenges,“ said John Lucey, CDR Director.
The Dairy Business Builder grants focus on aiding small-to-medium-sized operations in activities like product diversification and export expansion. Grant recipients include Arena Cheese, which is enhancing whey processing, and Balkan Treasure, building a facility to increase yogurt production in Missouri.
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a collaboration between the Center for Dairy Research and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, announced over $3.5 million in grants to nearly four dozen Midwest dairy businesses
BioPocrates is scaling production of probiotic supplements, and Birch Point Distillery is creating a facility to produce spirits from whey, focusing on education and increased whey utilization. Other notable projects include Black Radish Creamery’s vending machine initiative for direct-to-consumer sales, and Bold Spoon Creamery’s marketing expansion.
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