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Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing
NAICS 311930 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing flavoring syrup drink concentrates and related products for soda fountain use or for the manufacture of soft drinks.
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For Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing, the saved research highlights product liability, product recall and contamination, property and equipment. 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 — soda fountain syrups, bag-in-box concentrates, bottled retail syrups, or a mix?
- Who are the primary customers — food service distributors, soft drink bottlers, national QSR chains, or retail?
- Does the operation include any contract or co-manufacturing for third-party brands?
- Are any products formulated with major allergens such as tree nuts, dairy, or peanuts?
- What food safety certifications are in place — SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, or similar?
- Has the business experienced any product recall, regulatory action, or contamination event in the past several years?
- For Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about prior product recall, contamination claim, or fda/state food safety enforcement action?
- For Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about products containing common major allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, dairy) distributed through broad retail channels without robust allergen control documentation?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing chocolate syrup: 31135 — Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing
- Manufacturing flavoring extracts (except coffee and meat) and natural food colorings: 311942 — Spice and Extract Manufacturing
- Manufacturing coffee extracts and/or coffee-based syrups: 311920 — Coffee and Tea Manufacturing
- Manufacturing liquid meat extracts from slaughtered or purchased carcasses: 31161 — Animal Slaughtering and Processing
- Manufacturing canned gravies by mixing liquid meat extracts with other ingredients: 311422 — Specialty Canning
- Manufacturing powdered drink mixes (except coffee, tea, chocolate, or milk based), table syrup from corn syrup, or sweetening syrups (except pure maple): 311999 — All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
- Reducing maple sap to maple syrup: 111998 — All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming;
- Manufacturing natural nonfood colorings: 325199 — All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
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Establishments in this class manufacture flavoring syrups, drink concentrates, and related products intended for soda fountain dispensing systems or for use by soft drink bottlers and beverage manufacturers. Day-to-day operations typically include blending and mixing flavor ingredients, processing and pasteurizing liquid concentrates, quality-control testing, and packaging finished product in bulk containers, bag-in-box formats, or consumer-facing bottles. Distribution often flows B2B to food service, bottling, and retail channels.
Questions to investigate
- What types of products are manufactured — soda fountain syrups, bag-in-box concentrates, bottled retail syrups, or a mix?
- Who are the primary customers — food service distributors, soft drink bottlers, national QSR chains, or retail?
- Does the operation include any contract or co-manufacturing for third-party brands?
- Are any products formulated with major allergens such as tree nuts, dairy, or peanuts?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.