Cheese Manufacturing
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 311513 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing cheese products (except cottage cheese) from raw milk and/or processed milk products and/or (2) manufacturing cheese substitutes from soybean and other nondairy substances.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Cheese Manufacturing covers establishments that produce cheese and cheese products from milk or processed milk ingredients, as well as cheese substitutes made from soy and other nondairy materials. This code excludes fluid milk products like pasteurized milk and cream, which are classified in Fluid Milk Manufacturing, and butter production, which belongs in Creamery Butter Manufacturing. Dry, condensed, and evaporated dairy products are separately classified in Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing.