NAICS 311412

Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing

Key Figures

Establishments
575
Census CBP · 2023
Employment
65,543
Census CBP · 2023
Market size
$25.5B
Census Economic Census · 2022

Figures are published for NAICS 311412 directly.

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Official definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing frozen specialty foods (except seafood), such as frozen dinners, entrees, and side dishes; frozen pizza; frozen whipped topping; and frozen waffles, pancakes, and french toast.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.

Which code does this activity belong in?

Code 311412 covers establishments that manufacture frozen prepared meals and dishes, including frozen dinners, entrees, side dishes, pizza, whipped topping, and breakfast items like waffles and pancakes. The boundary separates this code from Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing, which classifies producers of frozen fruits, vegetables, and fruit-based beverages. The distinction turns on whether the establishment produces frozen agricultural commodities or frozen prepared food products.

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