311421 — Fruit and Vegetable Canning
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing canned, pickled, and brined fruits and vegetables. Examples of products made in these establishments are canned juices; canned jams and jellies; canned tomato-based sauces, such as catsup, salsa, chili sauce, spaghetti sauce, barbeque sauce, and tomato paste; and pickles, relishes, and sauerkraut.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing canned baby foods, canned soups (except seafood), and canned specialty foods (except
- seafood)--are classified in U.S. Industry 311422, Specialty Canning;
- Manufacturing canned seafood soups and canned seafood products--are classified in Industry 311710,
- Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging;
- Manufacturing canned meat products--are classified in Industry 31161, Animal Slaughtering and
- Processing; and
- Manufacturing canned fruit and vegetable drinks, cocktails, and ades (except juices)--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 312111, Soft Drink Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 311421 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Fruit and Vegetable Canning |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,000 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 311400 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 311 → 3114 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2033 - Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Preserves, Jams, and Jellies (via SIC1987:2033→NAICS1997:311421→2002:311421→2007:311421→2012:311421→2017:311421→2022:311421)
- SIC 2035 - Pickled Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetable Sauces and Seasonings, and Salad Dressings (via SIC1987:2035→NAICS1997:311421→2002:311421→2007:311421→2012:311421→2017:311421→2022:311421)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311421:
- Sector 31-33 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Manufacturing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 3114
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 311421 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 311421 is 'Fruit and Vegetable Canning', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,000 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311421?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 311421 is 1,000 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 311421?
NAICS code 311421 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2033 - Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Preserves, Jams, and Jellies, 2035 - Pickled Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetable Sauces and Seasonings, and Salad Dressings.