NAICS 311999

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

Key Figures

Establishments
872
Census CBP · 2023
Employment
31,860
Census CBP · 2023
Market size
$16.5B
Census Economic Census · 2022

Figures are published for NAICS 311999 directly.

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Official definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged 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.

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

Illustrative examples

  • Baking powder manufacturing
  • Cake frosting, prepared, manufacturing
  • Dessert puddings manufacturing
  • Sweetening syrups (except pure maple) manufacturing
  • Egg substitutes manufacturing
  • Gelatin dessert preparations manufacturing
  • Honey processing
  • Powdered drink mixes (except chocolate, coffee, tea, or milk based) manufacturing
  • Popcorn (except popped) manufacturing
  • Yeast manufacturing

Which code does this activity belong in?

NAICS 311999 covers establishments manufacturing shelf-stable food products that require mixing or processing of ingredients, such as baking powder, gelatin desserts, powdered drink mixes, and honey processing. The boundary with Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991) is defined by shelf stability; establishments producing perishable items like fresh pizza, fresh pasta, or cut vegetables are classified in 311991, while those manufacturing non-perishable mixed or processed foods belong in 311999.

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