31142 Fruit and vegetable canning, pickling and drying

What code 31142 includes

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preserving fruits and vegetables by canning, pickling, brining and dehydrating (including freeze-drying). Canning uses heat sterilization; pickling uses vinegar solutions and brining uses salt solutions. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing mixtures of dried ingredients, such as soup mixes and salad dressing mixes, are included provided they dehydrate at least one of the ingredients.

Classification Hierarchy

• Sector 31-33 — Manufacturing
• Subsector 311 — Food manufacturing
• Industry group 3114 — Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing
• Industry 31142 — Fruit and vegetable canning, pickling and drying