NAICS Code 311422: Specialty Canning
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 1,400 employees
Definition
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.
Government contracts for this product: PSC 8915 Fruits and Vegetables
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
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311
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3114
- 31142
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3114
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311
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31-33
- Contract awards
- 9 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $23,562,572 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Business activities under NAICS 311422
- Baby foods (including meats) canning
- Baked beans canning
- Beans, baked, canning
- Bouillon canning
- Broth (except seafood) canning
- Canning soups (except seafood)
- Chili con carne canning
- Chinese foods canning
- Dry beans canning
- Gravy canning
- Infant and junior food canning
- Italian foods canning
- Meat canning, baby food, manufacturing
- Mexican foods canning
- Nationality specialty foods canning
- Pasta based products canning
- Pork and beans canning
- Soups (except seafood) canning
- Spaghetti canning
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $18,357,523 |
| FY2025 | $23,562,572 |
| FY2024 | $72,211,619 |
| FY2023 | $85,903,817 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameriqual Group, LLC | $8,202,442 | |
| 2 | Vietti Acquisition LLC | $4,150,858 | |
| 3 | Baxters North America, Inc. | $3,479,550 | |
| 4 | Violet Sanford Holdings, LLC | $2,401,121 | |
| 5 | Ameriqual Group, LLC | $123,552 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Agriculture | $14,754,421 | |
| 2 | Defense Logistics Agency | $3,603,102 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8915 Fruits and Vegetables | $14,754,421 | |
| 2 | 8970 Composite Food Packages | $3,479,550 | |
| 3 | 8960 Beverages, Nonalcoholic | $123,552 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $8,325,994 | |
| 2 | Tennessee | $4,150,858 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | $2,401,121 | |
| 4 | Ohio | $1,801,350 |
Contract opportunities
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 311422?
NAICS 311422 is Specialty Canning, a national industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for gravy canning?
The NAICS code for gravy canning is 311422, Specialty Canning.
What is the NAICS code for bouillon canning?
The NAICS code for bouillon canning is 311422, Specialty Canning.
What is the NAICS code for dry beans canning?
The NAICS code for dry beans canning is 311422, Specialty Canning.
When did the size standard for NAICS 311422 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 311422 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Manufacturing and Industries With Employee-Based Size Standards in Other Sectors Except Wholesale Trade and Retail Trade" (88 FR 9970), published Feb 15, 2023 and effective Mar 17, 2023.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 311422?
Federal contracts under NAICS 311422 obligated $23,562,572 in fiscal year 2025 and $200,035,531 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 311422?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 311422 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Ameriqual Group, LLC ($8,202,442); Vietti Acquisition LLC ($4,150,858); and Baxters North America, Inc. ($3,479,550).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 311422?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 311422 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Agriculture ($14,754,421) and Defense Logistics Agency ($3,603,102).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 311422?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 311422 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8915 Fruits and Vegetables; 8970 Composite Food Packages; and 8960 Beverages, Nonalcoholic.
Where is the work under NAICS 311422 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 311422 over the last 12 months are Indiana ($8,325,994), Tennessee ($4,150,858) and North Carolina ($2,401,121).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 311422?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 311422 is Rations National Contract (RNC) - Wet Pack Fruit, solicitation from Subsistence (DLA), posted May 13, 2026.
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