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Specialty Canning
NAICS 311422 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing canned specialty foods. Examples of products made in these establishments are canned baby food, canned baked beans, canned soups (except seafood), canned spaghetti, and other canned nationality foods.
Food service can create losses beyond the dining room.
For Specialty Canning, review food preparation and off-premises sales alongside customer access. Ask about catering, delivery, packaged products and other services; the full mix must be disclosed to the underwriter.
Questions to ask
- What specific product lines are manufactured — soups, baby food, baked beans, ethnic specialty foods, private-label?
- What is the distribution scope — local, regional, national, or export?
- Are any allergen-containing products manufactured, and what separation protocols are in place?
- Has the operation experienced any product recalls, contamination events, or regulatory actions in the past five years?
- Does the operation include any co-packing or contract manufacturing for third-party brands?
- What are the approximate values of raw material and finished goods inventory on hand at any time?
- For Specialty Canning, what should the underwriter know about prior product recall or contamination events, even if no formal claim was filed?
- For Specialty Canning, what should the underwriter know about products targeting vulnerable populations?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing canned dairy products: 311514 — Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing
- Manufacturing canned fruits, canned vegetables, and canned juices: 311421 — Fruit and Vegetable Canning
- Manufacturing canned seafood soups and canned seafood products: 311710 — Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
- Manufacturing canned meat products: 31161 — Animal Slaughtering and Processing;
- Manufacturing canned puddings: 311999 — All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
Census classification reference
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Specialty canners manufacture shelf-stable foods — such as soups, baked beans, baby food, and nationality-style prepared dishes — through high-temperature processing, sealing, and sterilization in metal or glass containers. Operations typically involve receiving and preparing raw ingredients, cooking or processing, filling and sealing containers, retort sterilization, labeling, and warehousing finished goods for distribution to retail, foodservice, or private-label customers.
Questions to investigate
- What specific product lines are manufactured — soups, baby food, baked beans, ethnic specialty foods, private-label?
- What is the distribution scope — local, regional, national, or export?
- Are any allergen-containing products manufactured, and what separation protocols are in place?
- Has the operation experienced any product recalls, contamination events, or regulatory actions in the past five years?
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