NAICS Code 311991 — Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 2 national industries under 31199 (All Other Food Manufacturing).

Code	311991
Title	Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	700 employees

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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.

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Is a business under 311991 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 311991 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 700 employees. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — employee count is averaged over the latest 24 months.

Where 311991 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	31-33	Manufacturing
Subsector	311	Food Manufacturing
Industry Group	3119	Other Food Manufacturing
NAICS Industry	31199	All Other Food Manufacturing
National Industry	311991	Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

Related SIC codes

Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.

SIC code	Title
2099	Food Preparations, Not Elsewhere Classified

Related National Industry codes

• 311999 — All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.