term plant protein product means a protein product made from a plant (such as a vegetable, bean, or legume), fungi, or other nonanimal source of protein. (2) The term plant protein producer means a producer of a plant protein product or any processed or manufactured product thereof. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. . 16. Plant-based food innovation initiatives (a) Establishment The Secretary of Agriculture (in this section referred to as the Secretary ) shall select not fewer than 5 eligible entities to host regionally located plant-based food product and business innovation initiatives for the purposes of— (1) diversifying product markets to reduce risk and developing higher-value use for such products