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California Milk Advisory Board Appoints Jim Dimataris Director of Processor Relations
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & MODESTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the recent hire of Jim Dimataris as Director of Processor Relations.
Dimataris is responsible for developing working relationships with California dairy processors. He also plays a pivotal role in CMAB marketing, education and communications programs.
"We're thrilled to bring Jim on as part of the CMAB management team. His depth of knowledge and experience in product development and the grocery industry are impressive," said Stan G. Andre, CMAB Chief Executive Officer. "Jim brings not only his expertise, but he also brings a vision for the future, and we look forward to working with him as the California dairy industry expands on a regional, national and international scale."
Dimataris has more than 25 years of experience in the grocery industry, working with United Grocers, Fleming Companies, Bel Air Markets and Super Store Industries. He has developed more than 1,400 private brand products, including dairy products, and has been highly involved in package design and distribution.
Prior to joining the CMAB, Dimataris was the Director of Business Development for Super Store Industries, where he was responsible for brand development and management. In this capacity, Dimataris worked closely with dairy processing facilities to develop a broad range of products, including fluid milk, cultured products and ice cream. Additionally, he did extensive development work on all-natural dairy beverage items, organic cottage cheese, sour cream and yogurt products.
California is the nation's leading milk producer. It also produces more butter, ice cream, yogurt and nonfat dry milk than any other state. Dairy products made with California milk can be identified by the Real California Milk seal, which certifies that the products are made exclusively with milk produced on California dairy farms. The state is the second-largest producer of cheese, which is available nationally under the Real California Cheese seal.
About the California Milk Advisory Board
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), an instrumentality of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, is funded by the state's 2,000 dairy families. With headquarters in South San Francisco and Modesto, the CMAB is one of the largest commodity boards in the United States. The CMAB executes advertising, public relations, research and retail and foodservice promotional programs on behalf of California dairy products, including Real California Milk and Real California Cheese. For more information on California dairy products, visit www.RealCaliforniaMilk.com.
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