311421 — Fruit and Vegetable Canning
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing canned, pickled, and brined fruits and vegetables. Examples of products made in these establishments are canned juices; canned jams and jellies; canned tomato-based sauces, such as catsup, salsa, chili sauce, spaghetti sauce, barbeque sauce, and tomato paste; and pickles, relishes, and sauerkraut (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing canned baby foods, canned soups (except seafood), and canned specialty foods (except
- seafood)--are classified in U.S. Industry 311422, Specialty Canning;
- Manufacturing canned seafood soups and canned seafood products--are classified in Industry 311710,
- Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging;
- Manufacturing canned meat products--are classified in Industry 31161, Animal Slaughtering and
- Processing; and
- Manufacturing canned fruit and vegetable drinks, cocktails, and ades (except juices)--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 312111, Soft Drink Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2033 - Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Preserves, Jams, and Jellies (via SIC1987:2033→NAICS1997:311421→2002:311421→2007:311421→2012:311421→2017:311421→2022:311421)
- SIC 2035 - Pickled Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetable Sauces and Seasonings, and Salad Dressings (via SIC1987:2035→NAICS1997:311421→2002:311421→2007:311421→2012:311421→2017:311421→2022:311421)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 8930 — Jams, Jellies, and Preserves
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311421 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311421 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Fruit and Vegetable Canning' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311421? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,000 employees for NAICS code 311421 (Fruit and Vegetable Canning), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311421? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311421 (Fruit and Vegetable Canning) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2033 - Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Preserves, Jams, and Jellies, 2035 - Pickled Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetable Sauces and Seasonings, and Salad Dressings.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311421:
- Sector 31-33 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Manufacturing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 311421 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Fruit and Vegetable Canning).
- IRS PBA Code for Food Manufacturing — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.