Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in manufacturing food.
Canadian industry
311990 All other food manufacturing
Fabrication de tous les autres aliments
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | All other food manufacturing |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 31199 - All other food manufacturing |
| International correspondence | C1079* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- manufacturing and packaging for individual resale, perishable prepared foods such as salads, fresh pizza, fresh pasta and peeled or cut vegetables
Exclusions
- canning pickled and dried fruit and vegetable pie filling (See 311420 Fruit and vegetable canning, pickling and drying (CAN))
- corn syrup, made by wet-milling corn (See 311221 Wet corn milling (US))
- croutons and bread crumbs, made in commercial bakeries (See 311814 Commercial bakeries and frozen bakery product manufacturing (CAN))
- manufacturing chocolate and milk based drink powder mixes (See 311515 Butter, cheese, and dry and condensed dairy product manufacturing (CAN))
- manufacturing coffee and tea concentrates (i.e., instant coffee) (See 311920 Coffee and tea manufacturing (US))
- manufacturing corn confections (e.g., popcorn balls, candy-coated popcorn products) (See 311340 Non-chocolate confectionery manufacturing)
- manufacturing dry mixes (e.g., gravy, salad dressing, sauce) (See 311940 Seasoning and dressing manufacturing (MEX))
- manufacturing meat pie filling (See 311614 Rendering and meat processing from carcasses (CAN))
- manufacturing popped popcorn (except candy-covered) (See 311919 Other snack food manufacturing (US))
- manufacturing poultry pie filling (See 311615 Poultry slaughtering and processing (US))
- manufacturing seafood pie filling (See 311710 Seafood product preparation and packaging)
- manufacturing tofu frozen desserts (See 311520 Ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturing)
- maple syrup and products production (See 111994 Maple syrup and products production (CAN))
Examples
- baking powder and yeast, manufacturing
- drink powder mixes (except chocolate, coffee, milk-based, tea), manufacturing
- egg substitutes, manufacturing
- fresh pasta, manufacturing
- pasta mixes, made from purchased dried ingredients (e.g., linguine with dried broccoli mix)
- pizza, fresh, manufacturing
- plant-based meat alternatives, manufacturing
- potato or rice mixes, made from purchased dried ingredients
- prepared meals, perishable, packaged for individual resale
- sandwiches, fresh (i.e., assembled and packaged for the wholesale market), manufacturing
- soup mixes, dry, made from purchased dry ingredients
- table syrups, artificially flavoured, manufacturing
- vegetables, fresh (i.e., cut, peeled, polished or sliced), manufacturing
- almond pastes, manufacturing
- baking powder and yeast, manufacturing
- box lunches, for sale off premises, manufacturing
- cake frosting and icing, manufacturing
- cocktail mixes, dry, manufacturing
- coconut, desiccated and shredded, manufacturing
- corn for popping, manufacturing
- corn syrups, made from purchased sweeteners
- croutons and bread crumbs (except made in bakeries), manufacturing
- dehydrated potatoes, packaged with other ingredients, manufacturing
- desserts, ready-to-mix, manufacturing
- drink powder mixes (except chocolate, coffee, milk-based, tea), manufacturing
- egg substitutes, manufacturing
- eggs, processed, manufacturing
- fillings, cake or pie (except fruit, meat, vegetable), manufacturing
- fresh cut or peeled fruits and vegetables, manufacturing
- fresh pasta, manufacturing
- fried noodles, packaged with other purchased dried ingredients (e.g., Chinese noodle soup), manufacturing
- gelatin dessert preparations, manufacturing
- gelatin, for cooking, manufacturing
- gravy (except dry mix), manufacturing
- honey processing
- jelly powders, manufacturing
- leavening compounds, manufacturing
- manufacturing and packaging for individual resale, perishable prepared foods such as salads, fresh pizza, fresh pasta and peeled or cut vegetables
- manufacturing fresh perogies
- noodle mixes, made from purchased dried ingredients (e.g., pad thai noodle mix)
- pancake syrup (except pure maple), manufacturing
- pasta mixes, made from purchased dried ingredients (e.g., linguine with dried broccoli mix)
- pizza, fresh, manufacturing
- plant-based meat alternatives, manufacturing
- popcorn (except popped), manufacturing
- potato or rice mixes, made from purchased dried ingredients
- prepared meals, perishable, packaged for individual resale
- puddings, dessert, manufacturing
- salad and coleslaw, fresh or refrigerated, manufacturing
- sandwiches, fresh (i.e., assembled and packaged for the wholesale market), manufacturing
- soup mixes, dry, made from purchased dry ingredients
- sushi retailing
- sweetening syrups (except pure maple), made from purchased sweeteners
- syrups, corn (except wet milled), manufacturing
- table syrups, artificially flavoured, manufacturing
- tofu (except frozen desserts), manufacturing
- vegetables, fresh (i.e., cut, peeled, polished or sliced), manufacturing
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
baking powder and yeast, manufacturingdrink powder mixes (except chocolate, coffee, milk-based, tea), manufacturingegg substitutes, manufacturingfresh pasta, manufacturingpizza, fresh, manufacturing
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: C1079*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 311990
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
311990
All other food manufacturing
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 311990 All other food manufacturing. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
311990
baking powder and yeast, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as baking powder and yeast, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 311990 All other food manufacturing to a business file.
03
311990
drink powder mixes (except chocolate, coffee, milk-based, tea), manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as drink powder mixes (except chocolate, coffee, milk-based, tea), manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 311990 All other food manufacturing to a business file.
04
311990
egg substitutes, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as egg substitutes, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 311990 All other food manufacturing to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 311990All other food manufacturing
Commonly confused with
311420 — Fruit and vegetable canning, pickling and drying
canning pickled and dried fruit and vegetable pie filling (See 311420 Fruit and vegetable canning,...
311221 — Wet corn milling
corn syrup, made by wet-milling corn (See 311221 Wet corn milling (US))
311814 — Commercial bakeries and frozen bakery product manufacturing
croutons and bread crumbs, made in commercial bakeries (See 311814 Commercial bakeries and frozen b...
311515 — Butter, cheese, and dry and condensed dairy product manufacturing
manufacturing chocolate and milk based drink powder mixes (See 311515 Butter, cheese, and dry and c...
311920 — Coffee and tea manufacturing
manufacturing coffee and tea concentrates (i.e., instant coffee) (See 311920 Coffee and tea manufac...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C1079*Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
Approximate correspondence
Other food products n.e.c., manufacturing
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
311990All other food manufacturing
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 311990 cover?
All other food manufacturing: This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in manufacturing food.
Which level of the hierarchy is 311990?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 311990?
It rolls up to 31199 All other food manufacturing.
Should I stop at 311990 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 311990?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 311990?
Yes. 13 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 311990 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 57 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Wood products, Consumer goods, Food processing, Metal fabrication, Machinery assembly.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 311990?
Yes. The page shows C1079* Manufacture of other food products n.e.c..
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.