2017 May Board Book

Processor Relations

❖ 2017 Number of California Processors Using the RCM Seal

The chart below illustrates the number of CMAB Processors by category and updated through April 2017. The tallies are net of additions and subtractions, as the Processor landscape is always changing. Brand Marketing Companies are those who market a brand but use a CMAB processor to co-pack their products. This group has a net increase of 1 company since the end of 2016. Real California Milk processors are those who make any dairy product but cheese – this group had a net increase of 2 new CMAB processors year to date.

2017 CA Processors Using the RCM Seal

11

Brand Marketing Companies

10

8

20

Cut/Wrap

20

20

87

Real California Milk

85

75

48

Real California Cheese

48

44

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April 2017 December 2016 January 2016