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Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing
NAICS 311520 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing ice cream, frozen yogurts, frozen ices, sherbets, frozen tofu, and other frozen desserts (except bakery products).
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For Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing, the saved research highlights product liability, product recall, cold-chain property. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What types of products are manufactured, and do any contain common allergens such as nuts, dairy, or gluten?
- Is there a formal HACCP or food safety management program in place?
- What is the distribution scope — local, regional, national, or export?
- Are products sold under the insured's own brand, as private label, or both?
- What is the total value of refrigerated inventory on-premises and at any off-site cold storage locations?
- Has the operation experienced any product recalls or contamination events in recent years?
- For Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about prior product recall, contamination, or foodborne illness claims?
- For Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about absence of a formal haccp (hazard analysis and critical control points) food safety program?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing frozen bakery products: 311813 — Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing ice cream and ice milk mixes: 311514 — Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing
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Compare another operationInsurance operations research — draft
Ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturers produce products such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, sorbet, frozen novelties, and frozen tofu desserts in production facilities using pasteurization, mixing, freezing, and packaging equipment. Products typically move through refrigerated or frozen distribution channels to wholesale, retail, or foodservice customers. Operations generally involve significant refrigeration infrastructure, allergen management, and food safety compliance programs.
Questions to investigate
- What types of products are manufactured, and do any contain common allergens such as nuts, dairy, or gluten?
- Is there a formal HACCP or food safety management program in place?
- What is the distribution scope — local, regional, national, or export?
- Are products sold under the insured's own brand, as private label, or both?
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