Definition
Food Manufacturing
(NAICS 311)
The industries on this site are classified according to the North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) of 2002. Statistics
Canada maintains this standard classification which has superseded the 1980
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) previously used.
This section outlines NAICS Canada 2002 with respect to the
Food Manufacturing subsector.
It defines the activities specifically excluded, as well as its position in the
NAICS hierarchy.
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Definition of the Subsector |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing food for human or animal consumption.
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Establishments primarily engaged in the following activities are excluded: - manufacturing beverages or tobacco (NAICS 312, Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing).
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Position in NAICS Hierarchy |
Canada's Food Manufacturing (NAICS 311) subsector is comprised of the following industry groups :
It is part of the Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33) sector. |