NAICS Code for Food Processing
The primary NAICS code for Food Processing is 311999 — All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing. Businesses classified under NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) are involved in: manufacturing food (except animal food; grain and oilseed milling; sugar and confectionery products; preserved fruits, vegetables, and specialties; dairy products; meat products; seafood products; bakeries and tortillas; snack foods; coffee and tea; flavoring syrups and concentrates; seasonings and dressings; and perishable prepared food). Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in mixing purchased dried and/or dehydrated ingredients including those mixing purchased dried and/or dehydrated ingredients for soup mixes and bouillon. Typical activities include: Manufacturing food (except animal food, Grain and oilseed milling, Sugar and confectionery products, Preserved fruits, Vegetables. Related codes include 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing).
Primary NAICS Code
311999All Other Miscellaneous Food ManufacturingAbout Food Processing
Businesses classified under NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) are involved in: manufacturing food (except animal food; grain and oilseed milling; sugar and confectionery products; preserved fruits, vegetables, and specialties; dairy products; meat products; seafood products; bakeries and tortillas; snack foods; coffee and tea; flavoring syrups and concentrates; seasonings and dressings; and perishable prepared food). Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in mixing purchased dried and/or dehydrated ingredients including those mixing purchased dried and/or dehydrated ingredients for soup mixes and bouillon.
Typical Business Activities
What's Included
- +Manufacturing food (except animal food
- +Grain and oilseed milling
- +Sugar and confectionery products
- +Preserved fruits
- +Vegetables
- +Specialties
- +Dairy products
- +Meat products
How to Determine Your NAICS Code
While 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) is the most common classification for food processing, your specific code depends on your primary revenue-generating activity. Review the included and excluded activities above to confirm this code fits your business. If your operations span multiple categories, use the code that best represents your largest source of revenue. You can also use the search tool below to describe your specific business activities and find the most accurate match.
Related NAICS Codes
Businesses in food processing may also fall under these codes:
Example Companies
Ore-Ida
Ore-Ida is a brand of potato-based frozen foods owned by Kraft Heinz's H. J. Heinz Company Brands LLC, which is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Sensient Technologies
We work together in person to put the needs of our customers first and get results. Be different. Be Sensient.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Campbell's
For generations, people have trusted Campbell's Soup to provide authentic, flavorful and readily available soups, meals, and recipes.
Camden, New Jersey, United States
Canyon Creek Food
To produce superior innovative food products that give our customers and consumers what they really want: "Favorite Foods Made Easy" in a way that is better, faster, and more profitable than our competition.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Ajinomoto
The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscienceand fine chemical technologies.
Kyobashi, Tokyo, Japan
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