CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF FOOD PROCESSORS’

2003 CALIFORNIA TOMATO PASTE SUPPLIES & DECEMBER 1 INVENTORY

 

 

 

 

January 8, 2004

TO U.S. TOMATO PROCESSORS AND INTERESTED PARTIES:

Listed below are the 2002 Tomato “Paste for Sale ” pack and inventory as of  December 1, for California Tomato Processors.

Tomato "Paste for Sale " in Drums, Bins & Bulk

 

 

 

 

2002-2003

2003-2004

Paste for Sale Pack

5,254,854

4,725,376

Inventory as of December 1

3,418,646

2,978,701

 

 

 

Total Paste Pack and Inventory

 

 

 

Total Tomato Paste Pack (including "paste for sale" and paste held for companies' own remanufacture operations)

 

7,032,450

Total Tomato Paste Stocks as of December 1

5,886,146

  Paste for Sale - Paste, converted to a raw product “paid for tons” equivalent, being held in drums, bins, and bulk, that has been packed to be sold.  Does not include paste being held for companies’ own remanufacture.

2002 Pack year statistics based on reports from processors handling 93% of California tonnage.

2003 Pack year statistics based on reports from processors handling 94% of California tonnage.