311991 — Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing perishable prepared foods, such as salads, sandwiches, prepared meals, fresh pizza, fresh pasta, and peeled or cut vegetables (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in preparing and selling food for immediate consumption are classified in
- Industry 72251, Restaurants and Other Eating Places.
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 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311991→2002:311991→2007:311991→2012:311991→2017:311991→2022:311991)
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 8970 — Composite Food Packages
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311991 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311991 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311991? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 700 employees for NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311991? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311991:
- 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 311991 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing).
- 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.