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Food and Beverage ManufacturingIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
CMA is an independent meat processor based in Chicago, Illinois, operating within the food and beverage manufacturing sector. It handles beef, pork, and chicken and focuses on serving hotels, restaurants, and institutions, while also providing custom cuts for further processors such as grinding operations, deli and jerky manufacturers, and prepared entrées. Since its founding in 1990 in Chicago’s Stockyards, CMA has expanded to two facilities on an 80,000-square-foot campus, supported by a team of specialty butchers who tailor meat for chefs. The company positions itself as a specialty supplier within the meat-processing industry, balancing primary production with customization to meet specific customer needs. Based in Chicago, CMA serves regional buyers in the hospitality and institutional segments, leveraging its historic location to support its customer base.