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NAICS Code· 311421

Fruit and Vegetable Canning

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. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 311421 – Fruit and Vegetable Canning encompasses the industrial processing and preservation of fresh produce through thermal canning, vacuum sealing, and sterile packaging methods to produce shelf-stable food products. This sector includes the preparation, blanching, packing, and sterilization of fruits and vegetables in metal, glass, or composite containers, often for institutional or bulk distribution.

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NAICS 311421 – Fruit and Vegetable Canning encompasses the industrial processing and preservation of fresh produce through thermal canning, vacuum sealing, and sterile packaging methods to produce shelf-stable food products. This sector includes the preparation, blanching, packing, and sterilization...

NAICS 311421 – Fruit and Vegetable Canning encompasses the industrial processing and preservation of fresh produce through thermal canning, vacuum sealing, and sterile packaging methods to produce shelf-stable food products. This sector includes the preparation, blanching, packing, and sterilization of fruits and vegetables in metal, glass, or composite containers, often for institutional or bulk distribution. In the federal contracting landscape, this NAICS supports nutrition programs for military installations, federal correctional facilities, school meal initiatives, and emergency food aid operations. Products under this classification must comply with USDA food safety standards, FDA labeling requirements, and HACCP protocols to ensure compliance with federal procurement specifications. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating limited visibility of prime contractors or subcontractors in current government award records. The competitive landscape may include specialized food processors, small businesses certified under HUBZone or 8(a) programs, and regional cannery operations that serve as subcontractors to larger food service distributors. Given the perishable nature of raw materials and the need for cold-chain logistics, contractors in this space often require USDA inspection certifications and facility accreditation. No agency data is available, suggesting that procurement activity may be fragmented across multiple departments, including the Department of Defense for commissary and base dining services, the Department of Agriculture for nutrition assistance programs, and the General Services Administration for federal supply contracts. Demand is typically driven by long-term food service contracts rather than discrete procurement events. The market context reflects low opportunity density with infrequent, high-volume solicitations tied to institutional feeding programs. Contractors with established food safety certifications, scalable production capacity, and experience in federal food distribution channels are best positioned to compete. Trends suggest growing interest in locally sourced, non-GMO, and organic canned produce for federal nutrition programs, creating niche opportunities for specialized processors.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 311421, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
PACIFIC COAST PRODUCERS$173.5M44
SO-PAK-CO, INC$135.4M8
AMERIQUAL GROUP LLC$131.8M6
BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC.$98.4M3
DEL MONTE FOODS CORPORATION II INC.$60.0M24
Multiple$48.5M1
SENECA FOODS CORP$38.8M51
THE NEIL JONES FOOD COMPANY$33.3M38
MORGAN FOODS, INC.$31.5M21
CHERRY CENTRAL COOPERATIVE, INC.$28.8M12

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 311421.

Department Of Agriculture541 awards$592.8M
Department Of Defense22 awards$365.6M
USDA Ams 3J143 awards$49.8M
Department Of Justice47 awards$1.4M

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NAICS code 311421 covers Fruit and Vegetable Canning. 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. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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Canned Vegetable Products for the use in Domestic Food Assistance ProgramsThe solicitation numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0340 is a combined synopsis and request for proposal issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service for the procurement of canned vegetable products to support domestic food assistance programs. This acquisition is exclusively set aside for small business concerns and is governed under NAICS code 311421. Offers must be submitted by the deadline of July 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., and no separate written solicitation will be issued—the posted announcement serves as the complete and only solicitation document. The contract is being managed by the USDA AMS 3J14 office in Washington, D.C., with primary point of contact Adrienne Collins and secondary contact David Cottrell available for inquiries. The USDA has established a formal Agency Protest Program to handle bid challenges internally, providing an alternative to external litigation through the Government Accountability Office. Interested parties are required to first attempt an informal resolution with the Contracting Officer before escalating to a formal protest filed with the USDA Ombudsman. Formal protests must be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer and must include all information required under FAR 33.104(a)(3) to avoid dismissal. The agency aims to resolve formal protests within 35 calendar days, and contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified by urgent and compelling reasons. By initiating a formal protest with USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same issue with the GAO or other external forums while the agency process remains active. Failure to comply with this election of forum will result in dismissal of the agency protest.
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Canned Fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance ProgramsThis solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0336, is a combined synopsis and invitation for bid for canned fruit intended for use in domestic food assistance programs, issued under part 5.101(d) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The acquisition is exclusively set aside for small business concerns and is being conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, specifically through the 3J14 office in Washington, D.C. Bids must be submitted by July 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and the NAICS code 311421 applies to this procurement. No separate written solicitation will be issued; this announcement serves as the complete and only source of solicitation details, with all applicable provisions and clauses incorporated by reference and available at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA has established an internal Alternative Dispute Resolution process through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to address concerns regarding fairness or procedural issues in the procurement. Interested parties are first encouraged to discuss concerns informally with the Contracting Officer, Nicholas Cavazos, and may escalate issues to the Ombudsman if unresolved. Formal protests must be filed within the timelines and requirements specified in FAR 33.104, include all mandatory information, and be submitted electronically to both the Ombudsman and the Contracting Officer. Once a formal protest is filed with the USDA, the protester waives the right to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office or any other external forum while the agency protest remains pending. Contract performance may be suspended during the protest review period unless the government provides written justification for continuing, and the agency aims to resolve all protests within 35 calendar days of filing.
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Condensed Canned Vegetable Soup for the use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting offers for Condensed Canned Vegetable Soup to support Domestic Food Assistance Programs under solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0338, with a response deadline of July 23, 2026. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.101(d), meaning no separate written solicitation will be issued, and all requirements are contained within this notice. The acquisition is not set aside for any specific business category and falls under NAICS Code 311421 for soup manufacturing. Proposals must comply with all incorporated provisions and clauses accessible via www.acquisition.gov. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous offer, considering factors such as price, quality, and delivery capability for use in USDA food assistance initiatives. The USDA has established a robust internal dispute resolution process through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to address concerns about procurement fairness. Interested parties are first encouraged to resolve issues informally with the Contracting Officer, Adrienne Collins, and if unresolved, may escalate to the Ombudsman. Formal protests must be filed within the timeframe prescribed by FAR 33.104 and include all required elements, or face dismissal. Agencies are expected to resolve formal protests within 35 calendar days. Contract award or performance may be suspended during formal protest review unless an urgent or compelling government interest overrides the stay. Notably, initiation of an agency protest precludes concurrent filing with the Government Accountability Office or any other external forum; external filing results in automatic dismissal of the agency protest. All inquiries and submissions must be directed to the designated points of contact and electronic submission channels provided.
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CANNED DRIED BEANS IN BRINE-for use in Domestic Food Assistance ProgramsThis contract solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0333, is issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service for the procurement of canned dried beans in brine to support domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation is structured as a combined synopsis and invitation for bid under FAR Part 12, meaning it serves as the sole solicitation document and no additional written invitation will be provided. The acquisition is set aside exclusively for small business concerns and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, with the NAICS code 311421 identifying the industry classification. Bids must be submitted by the deadline of July 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET, and all responses must comply with the provisions and clauses incorporated by reference from www.acquisition.gov. The USDA has established a formal Internal Alternative Dispute Resolution process through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to resolve concerns before pursuing external avenues like the GAO. Interested parties are first directed to contact the Contracting Officer to address any issues informally; if unresolved, a formal protest may be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Formal protests require adherence to FAR 33.104(a)(3) requirements and must be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Protest timelines are strictly enforced under FAR 33.104, and filing externally while an agency protest is pending will result in dismissal of the internal protest. Contract award and performance may be suspended during protest review unless the agency justifies continued operations due to urgent and compelling circumstances. Primary contact for inquiries is Angelis Berrios Del Valle, with David Cottrell as secondary contact, both reachable through the USDA office in Washington, D.C.
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Canned Tomato Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance ProgramsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting bids for canned tomato products to support domestic food assistance programs through a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under FAR Part 12, with no separate written solicitation to follow. The solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0319, is closed to small business concerns only and is set under the NAICS code 311421 for canned tomato manufacturing. Offers must be submitted by the deadline of July 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the contracting office located in Washington, D.C. The point of contact for inquiries is Latoya Gainey, with David Cottrell available for secondary support. The USDA has established a formal protest process through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests, which encourages resolution of concerns internally before pursuing external avenues such as the Government Accountability Office. Interested parties must first attempt to resolve issues informally with the Contracting Officer, and if unresolved, may file a formal protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. All formal protests must include required documentation as outlined in FAR 33.104 and be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days, and any protest filed under this program precludes simultaneous external protests. Contract awards may be suspended during protest review unless justified as urgent or in the government’s best interest.
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Bottled Juice for use in Domestic Food Assistance ProgramsThe USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting bids for bottled juice to support domestic food assistance programs under solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0341, issued as an invitation for bid with a response deadline of July 23, 2026. This acquisition is exclusively reserved for small business concerns and is conducted under NAICS code 311421, with the solicitation serving as the sole and complete request for offers, eliminating the need for a separate written document. All provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and are accessible via www.acquisition.gov. The contract will be administered by the USDA AMS 3J14 office in Washington, DC, with primary point of contact Nicholas Cavazos and secondary contact Ashley Train available for inquiries. The USDA has established a structured protest process through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to resolve procurement concerns internally before pursuing external forums. Interested parties must first attempt informal resolution with the Contracting Officer, and if unresolved, may escalate to the Ombudsman for an informal review or file a formal protest. Formal protests require prior good-faith efforts to resolve issues with the Contracting Officer and must include all information specified in FAR 33.104(a)(3) to avoid dismissal. Protests must be filed within prescribed timelines and submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Once a protest is filed with the USDA, the protester may not pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office or other external bodies while the agency review is ongoing. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days, and contract performance will be suspended during the protest period unless the government justifies continued performance for urgent or compelling reasons.
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KD/VDC/CAN FRUIT COCKTAIL; VEGG. BEANS (USDA)/07-26\123926The contract solicits a one-time bid for canned fruit cocktail and canned vegetarian beans, both of which must meet USDA grading standards, with specific quality requirements detailed in the attached VDC Special Terms and Conditions for June 2026, particularly on page three regarding product shipment specifications. Bids must be submitted through the eVA platform, and awarded vendors will be subject to a Quick Quote Evaluation process. The solicitation number is QQ-123926, posted on July 8, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 14, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. Delivery is required exclusively to the Virginia Department of General Services facility located at 2400 Riley Ridge Road, Sandston, VA, 23150, where a scheduled delivery appointment is mandatory. The procuring agency is the Virginia Department of General Services under the SLED category, with Kevin Davis listed as the point of contact for inquiries via email or phone. No set-aside provisions or NAICS code are specified for this opportunity.
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Prepared and Ready-to-Eat Meals SupplyThe contract is for the supply of prepared and ready-to-eat meals designed for military dining facilities or emergency ration use, encompassing pre-cooked, frozen, or shelf-stable food products. It is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 311421, which pertains to meat product manufacturing, indicating the meals will likely include protein-based components suitable for long-term storage and field deployment. The meals must meet strict military standards for nutrition, safety, and shelf life to support operational readiness in both garrison and contingency environments. Performance is required at a location in Watertown, New York, with a zip code of 13601, suggesting the supplier will be delivering to or coordinating with a designated defense logistics hub. Issued by DLA Troop Support under the Department of Defense, the contract was posted on July 8, 2026, and is part of a broader effort to ensure consistent, reliable meal provisioning for U.S. military personnel. While the solicitation number and point of contact are not provided, the place of performance being in Watertown indicates potential alignment with existing military infrastructure or regional distribution centers. The meals must be engineered for durability under extreme conditions, easy to prepare, and compliant with all federal food safety and labeling regulations. This subcontract is critical to sustaining troop welfare during routine operations and in urgent humanitarian or combat scenarios where traditional dining infrastructure may be unavailable.
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Canned Vegetable SupplyThe contract is for the supply of canned vegetables, specifically mushrooms and diced tomatoes, adhering to strict drained weight and quality standards to ensure consistency and compliance with federal requirements. It is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, and falls under NAICS code 311421 for vegetable and fruit canning. The performance location is designated as Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, with a zip code of 26525, indicating the physical site where delivery and fulfillment obligations must be met. The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Justice, operating through its USP Hazelton facility, though specific contact details and additional organizational information are not provided. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, and remains active under the federal procurement system, requiring bidders to satisfy all quality, packaging, and delivery benchmarks outlined in the requirements.
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Canned Beans Supply – Kidney, Garbanzo, Pinto, Great NorthernThe contract is a small business set-aside for the supply of pre-canned beans including kidney, garbanzo, pinto, and great northern varieties in case quantities tailored for institutional use at the Federal Correctional Institution in Leavenworth, Kansas. The procurement falls under NAICS code 311421, which designates food manufacturing for canned vegetables and legumes, and is restricted exclusively to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration under FAR 19.5. The contract was posted on June 29, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract, indicating it may be part of a larger procurement framework managed by the Department of Justice. Delivery and performance are required at the designated facility in Leavenworth with a zip code of 66048, ensuring that the beans meet institutional standards for nutrition, safety, and packaging consistency required for federal correctional operations.
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Produce and Canned Goods – Tomatoes, Corn, Peas, FruitsThe contract is a small business set-aside for the supply of canned vegetables and fruits including tomatoes, corn, peas, peaches, pears, and fruit cocktail in case quantities for institutional use, primarily serving the Federal Correctional Institution in Leavenworth. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 311421, which pertains to canning and preserving fruits and vegetables, and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, ensuring eligibility exclusively for small business concerns. Performance of the contract will be based at Leavenworth, Kansas, with a zip code of 66048, and the awarding agency is the Department of Justice through its facility at FCI Leavenworth. The contract type is a subcontract, indicating it may be layered under a prime contract, and it was posted on June 29, 2026, for potential vendors to respond. The requirement targets consistent, institutional-grade canned goods suitable for large-scale feeding operations such as correctional facilities.
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Fresh and Frozen Food Supply for School Nutrition ProgramsThe contract requires the supply of fresh and frozen produce, proteins, dairy, and grains to support school meal programs under strict adherence to USDA nutritional guidelines. The vendor must ensure all items meet quality, safety, and consistency standards suitable for children’s meals, with delivery schedules aligned to the academic calendar and the operational needs of the school district. The scope encompasses a broad range of food categories essential for balanced, nutritious meals, and the contractor is expected to maintain reliable supply chains and proper documentation for regulatory compliance. This is a subcontract opportunity posted by Baconton Community Charter School in Georgia, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and a NAICS code of 311421, indicating the focus is on food manufacturing and processing for institutional use. Though details such as precise delivery locations, volume requirements, and point of contact are not provided, interested parties must respond through the official state portal linked in the posting. Participation requires understanding of public education procurement processes, adherence to federal nutrition standards, and the ability to scale operations to meet consistent, large-scale demand throughout the school year.
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