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Cheese Manufacturing
NAICS 311513 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing cheese products (except cottage cheese) from raw milk and/or processed milk products and/or (2) manufacturing cheese substitutes from soybean and other nondairy substances.
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing cheese-based salad dressings: 311941 — Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing cottage cheese: 311511 — Fluid Milk Manufacturing
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Cheese manufacturing facilities receive raw or processed milk, apply cultures and coagulants, process and cut curd, press and form cheese, and may age product in temperature-controlled environments before packaging and shipping. Operations typically involve large-scale refrigeration systems, pasteurization equipment, sanitation processes, and significant wastewater management. Distribution typically flows to retail grocery, food service, or wholesale buyers.
Questions to investigate
- Does the facility produce any raw-milk (unpasteurized) cheeses, or is all product pasteurized?
- What is the distribution footprint — local, regional, or national retail and food service channels?
- Has the operation experienced any product recalls, FDA or USDA inspections with findings, or foodborne illness complaints?
- What is the approximate value of inventory in cold storage or aging rooms at any given time?
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