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Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing
NAICS 311412 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing frozen specialty foods (except seafood), such as frozen dinners, entrees, and side dishes; frozen pizza; frozen whipped topping; and frozen waffles, pancakes, and French toast.
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing frozen dairy specialties: 311520 — Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing
- Manufacturing frozen bakery products: 311813 — Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing
- Manufacturing frozen fruits, frozen fruit juices, and frozen vegetables: 311411 — Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
- Manufacturing frozen meat products: 31161 — Animal Slaughtering and Processing;
- Manufacturing frozen seafood products: 311710 — Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
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Frozen specialty food manufacturers produce finished frozen food products — such as frozen dinners, entrees, pizzas, waffles, and side dishes — at dedicated production facilities equipped with commercial cooking, assembly, blast-freeze, and cold-storage systems. Products typically move through a temperature-controlled distribution chain to retail grocers, foodservice distributors, or club stores. Many operations involve multiple raw ingredient suppliers, co-packing arrangements, or private-label production for retail brands.
Questions to investigate
- What product categories are manufactured — frozen dinners, pizza, waffles, or other specialty items — and do any contain major allergens?
- Is the operation a branded manufacturer, a private-label co-packer, or both?
- What is the annual revenue and approximate volume of finished goods inventory on hand at peak?
- What food safety certifications are in place — SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, or similar?
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