NAICS Code 311991: Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 700 employees
Definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing perishable prepared foods, such as salads, sandwiches, prepared meals, fresh pizza, fresh pasta, and peeled or cut vegetables.
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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3119
- 31199
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3119
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311
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31-33
- Contract awards
- 405,201 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $954,009,484 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 311991
- Box lunches (for sale off premises) manufacturing
- Carrots, cut, peeled or sliced fresh, manufacturing
- Cole slaw, fresh, manufacturing
- Egg noodles, fresh, manufacturing
- Food, prepared, perishable, packaged for individual resale
- Fruit, cut or peeled, fresh, manufacturing
- Macaroni, fresh, manufacturing
- Noodles, fresh, manufacturing
- Pasta, fresh, manufacturing
- Pizzas, fresh, manufacturing
- Potatoes, peeled or cut, manufacturing
- Prepared meals, perishable, packaged for individual resale
- Salads, fresh or refrigerated, manufacturing
- Sandwiches, fresh (i.e., assembled and packaged for wholesale market), manufacturing
- Slaw, cole, fresh, manufacturing
- Tofu (i.e., bean curd) (except frozen desserts) manufacturing
- Vegetables, cut or peeled, fresh, manufacturing
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $4,791,348 |
| FY2026 | $854,121,256 |
| FY2025 | $954,009,484 |
| FY2024 | $835,919,720 |
| FY2023 | $741,519,684 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valiant Integrated Services LLC | $103,938,892 | |
| 2 | Seashore Fruit & Produce Co., Inc. | $58,791,955 | |
| 3 | Pacific Unlimited Inc. | $51,321,785 | |
| 4 | Creation Gardens, Inc. | $46,277,724 | |
| 5 | Ocean Fair International Ship Chandleing LLC | $43,730,409 | |
| 6 | Forestwood Farm, Inc. | $41,690,652 | |
| 7 | Val-Pro, Inc. | $41,006,922 | |
| 8 | Triple B Corp | $35,875,774 | |
| 9 | Frank M. Gargiulo & Son, Inc. | $35,450,399 | |
| 10 | Brothers Produce Of Dallas, Inc. | $27,035,448 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 311991 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $651,433,296 | |
| 2 | Department of Agriculture | $151,594,611 | |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $25,905,022 | |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $20,433,688 | |
| 5 | Department of the Army | $6,531,248 | |
| 6 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,322,325 | |
| 7 | Department of the Interior | $885,155 | |
| 8 | Department of Health and Human Services | $403,698 | |
| 9 | Department of the Navy | $184,447 | |
| 10 | Air Force | $157,744 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8915 Fruits and Vegetables | $579,993,283 | |
| 2 | 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish | $152,989,732 | |
| 3 | 8970 Composite Food Packages | $56,745,497 | |
| 4 | 8910 Dairy Foods and Eggs | $22,745,030 | |
| 5 | 8945 Food, Oils and Fats | $12,765,708 | |
| 6 | 8960 Beverages, Nonalcoholic | $9,492,459 | |
| 7 | 8940 Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations | $8,030,034 | |
| 8 | 8925 Sugar, Confectionery, and Nuts | $5,684,758 | |
| 9 | 8920 Bakery and Cereal Products | $4,956,803 | |
| 10 | 8950 Condiments and Related Products | $1,293,074 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $101,826,409 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $83,059,775 | |
| 3 | California | $66,939,360 | |
| 4 | Guam | $51,466,335 | |
| 5 | Florida | $45,242,534 | |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $38,457,716 | |
| 7 | Kentucky | $38,332,840 | |
| 8 | Alabama | $37,094,438 | |
| 9 | Texas | $33,815,918 | |
| 10 | Washington | $33,278,496 | |
| 11 | Hawaii | $31,099,977 | |
| 12 | Minnesota | $23,279,327 | |
| 13 | Maine | $18,702,482 | |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $17,604,127 | |
| 15 | North Carolina | $16,018,839 | |
| 16 | Georgia | $12,832,364 | |
| 17 | Idaho | $12,603,103 | |
| 18 | Arkansas | $9,544,051 | |
| 19 | Iowa | $9,232,829 | |
| 20 | Ohio | $9,190,335 | |
| 21 | Michigan | $8,693,864 | |
| 22 | New York | $6,603,544 | |
| 23 | Maryland | $6,278,189 | |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $4,771,780 | |
| 25 | Nebraska | $3,391,903 | |
| 26 | Alaska | $2,048,035 | |
| 27 | Connecticut | $1,661,569 | |
| 28 | Vermont | $1,378,163 | |
| 29 | Nevada | $1,313,070 | |
| 30 | Mississippi | $1,136,392 | |
| 31 | Puerto Rico | $845,835 | |
| 32 | Missouri | $803,348 | |
| 33 | West Virginia | $770,557 | |
| 34 | Illinois | $692,752 | |
| 35 | Arizona | $505,414 | |
| 36 | Massachusetts | $462,503 | |
| 37 | Louisiana | $320,245 | |
| 38 | South Carolina | $236,163 | |
| 39 | Tennessee | $227,315 | |
| 40 | Wyoming | $167,562 | |
| 41 | Colorado | $162,953 | |
| 42 | Delaware | $153,680 | |
| 43 | Oregon | $66,424 | |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $45,427 | |
| 45 | New Mexico | $43,186 | |
| 46 | Indiana | $25,925 | |
| 47 | Utah | $24,850 | |
| 48 | North Dakota | $23,312 | |
| 49 | Kansas | $5,336 | |
| 50 | Montana | $3,315 | |
| 51 | South Dakota | $1,498 |
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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 311991?
NAICS 311991 is Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing, a national industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for box lunches (for sale off premises) manufacturing?
The NAICS code for box lunches (for sale off premises) manufacturing is 311991, Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for pasta, fresh, manufacturing?
The NAICS code for pasta, fresh, manufacturing is 311991, Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for pizzas, fresh, manufacturing?
The NAICS code for pizzas, fresh, manufacturing is 311991, Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing.
When did the size standard for NAICS 311991 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 311991 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 311991?
Federal contracts under NAICS 311991 obligated $954,009,484 in fiscal year 2025 and $3,390,361,491 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 311991?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 311991 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Valiant Integrated Services LLC ($103,938,892); Seashore Fruit & Produce Co., Inc. ($58,791,955); and Pacific Unlimited Inc. ($51,321,785).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 311991?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 311991 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($651,433,296), Department of Agriculture ($151,594,611) and Department of Homeland Security ($25,905,022).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 311991?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 311991 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8915 Fruits and Vegetables; 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish; and 8970 Composite Food Packages.
Where is the work under NAICS 311991 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 311991 over the last 12 months are Virginia ($101,826,409), New Jersey ($83,059,775) and California ($66,939,360).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 311991?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 311991 is Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for distribution to federal Food Nutrition Assistance Programs, solicitation from Agricultural Marketing Service, posted November 6, 2026.
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