NAICS 312111 - Soft Drink Manufacturing

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What is NAICS 312111

NAICS code 312111 covers establishments primarily engaged in the manufacturing of soft drinks and artificially carbonated waters. This industry includes businesses that produce a wide variety of nonalcoholic beverages such as sodas, flavored waters, and other carbonated drinks. These manufacturers use specialized equipment and processes to mix, carbonate, package, and distribute their products to wholesalers, retailers, and direct consumers. The sector plays a critical role in the beverage supply chain, supporting a wide range of consumer preferences and seasonal demands.
Government agencies contract for these products to support food service operations in military bases, federal institutions, and public events. Soft drink manufacturing companies provide consistent, safe, and regulated beverage options that comply with federal nutritional and safety standards. Additionally, these contracts help ensure reliable supply chains for government facilities where large quantities of nonalcoholic beverages are consumed daily.

Industry Classification for NAICS 312111

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing soft drinks and artificially carbonated waters.

Breakdown for NAICS 312111

  • Includes establishments producing soft drinks and artificially carbonated waters.
  • Focuses on nonalcoholic, flavored, and carbonated beverage manufacturing.
  • Applies to businesses supplying bulk beverages for government and commercial use.
  • Complies with federal safety, nutritional, and labeling regulations.
  • Typical contract values range from thousands to millions of dollars annually.

Included Activities for NAICS 312111

  • Manufacturing of carbonated soft drinks and flavored waters.
  • Mixing and carbonating beverage ingredients to precise specifications.
  • Packaging beverages in bottles, cans, or other containers for distribution.
  • Quality control testing to ensure product safety and compliance.
  • Distribution and logistics coordination for bulk government orders.
  • Research and development of new beverage flavors and formulations.
  • Ensuring compliance with FDA and other regulatory agency standards.
  • Providing customer service and technical support to government clients.

Business Types for NAICS 312111

  • Soft drink manufacturing companies
  • Beverage bottling and packaging firms
  • Contract beverage producers
  • Flavor and ingredient suppliers
  • Specialty beverage manufacturers
  • Food and beverage wholesalers

Subcategories for NAICS 312111

  • Artificially carbonated waters manufacturing
  • Beverages, fruit and vegetable drinks, cocktails, and ades, manufacturing
  • Beverages, soft drink (including artificially carbonated waters), manufacturing
  • Carbonated soda manufacturing
  • Carbonated soft drinks manufacturing
  • Coffee, iced, manufacturing
  • Drinks, fruit (except juice), manufacturing
  • Flavored water manufacturing
  • Fruit drinks (except juice), manufacturing
  • Iced coffee manufacturing
  • Iced tea manufacturing
  • Pop, soda, manufacturing
  • Soda carbonated, manufacturing
  • Soda pop manufacturing
  • Soft drinks manufacturing
  • Tea, iced, manufacturing
  • Water, artificially carbonated, manufacturing
  • Water, flavored, manufacturing

Government Buyers for NAICS 312111

Federal agencies such as the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and the General Services Administration are primary buyers of soft drink products. These agencies require reliable beverage supplies for cafeterias, dining facilities, and events held on government premises. Additionally, agencies involved in public health and welfare programs may procure soft drinks for community outreach or recreational activities. The need for bulk purchasing, product consistency, and adherence to health standards drives these agencies to contract with established manufacturers under NAICS 312111.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 312111

Contracts under NAICS 312111 commonly include firm-fixed-price agreements for bulk beverage supply, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts for ongoing procurement, and delivery orders for specific events or facility needs. Procurement methods often involve competitive bidding or simplified acquisition procedures depending on contract value. Typical contract values range from tens of thousands to several million dollars annually, reflecting the volume of beverages supplied to large government facilities and programs. Contracting officers prioritize suppliers with proven manufacturing reliability, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

Details for NAICS 312111

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NAICS Code Industry Title
31-33 Manufacturing
311 Food Manufacturing
3111 Animal Food Manufacturing
31111 Animal Food Manufacturing
311111 Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
3112 Grain and Oilseed Milling
31121 Flour Milling and Malt Manufacturing
311211 Flour Milling
311212 Rice Milling
311213 Malt Manufacturing
31122 Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing
311221 Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing
311224 Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
311225 Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
31123 Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
311230 Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
3113 Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing
31131 Sugar Manufacturing
311313 Beet Sugar Manufacturing
311314 Cane Sugar Manufacturing
31134 Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing
311340 Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing
31135 Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing
311351 Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans
311352 Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
3114 Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
31141 Frozen Food Manufacturing
311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
311412 Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing
31142 Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying
311421 Fruit and Vegetable Canning
311422 Specialty Canning
311423 Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
3115 Dairy Product Manufacturing
31151 Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing
311511 Fluid Milk Manufacturing
311512 Creamery Butter Manufacturing
311513 Cheese Manufacturing
311514 Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing
31152 Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing
311520 Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing
3116 Animal Slaughtering and Processing
31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing
311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
311615 Poultry Processing
3117 Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
31171 Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
311710 Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
3118 Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing
31181 Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing
311811 Retail Bakeries
311812 Commercial Bakeries
311813 Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing
31182 Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing
311821 Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
311824 Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour
31183 Tortilla Manufacturing
311830 Tortilla Manufacturing
3119 Other Food Manufacturing
31191 Snack Food Manufacturing
311911 Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing
311919 Other Snack Food Manufacturing
31192 Coffee and Tea Manufacturing
311920 Coffee and Tea Manufacturing
31193 Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing
311930 Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing
31194 Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing
311941 Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing
311942 Spice and Extract Manufacturing
31199 All Other Food Manufacturing
311991 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
312 Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
3121 Beverage Manufacturing
31211 Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing
312111 Current Soft Drink Manufacturing
312112 Bottled Water Manufacturing
312113 Ice Manufacturing
31212 Breweries
312120 Breweries
31213 Wineries
312130 Wineries
31214 Distilleries
312140 Distilleries
3122 Tobacco Manufacturing
31223 Tobacco Manufacturing
312230 Tobacco Manufacturing
313 Textile Mills
3131 Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
31311 Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
313110 Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
3132 Fabric Mills
31321 Broadwoven Fabric Mills
313210 Broadwoven Fabric Mills
31322 Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery
313220 Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery
31323 Nonwoven Fabric Mills
313230 Nonwoven Fabric Mills
31324 Knit Fabric Mills
313240 Knit Fabric Mills
3133 Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills
31331 Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills
313310 Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills
31332 Fabric Coating Mills
313320 Fabric Coating Mills
314 Textile Product Mills
3141 Textile Furnishings Mills
31411 Carpet and Rug Mills
314110 Carpet and Rug Mills
31412 Curtain and Linen Mills
314120 Curtain and Linen Mills
3149 Other Textile Product Mills
31491 Textile Bag and Canvas Mills
314910 Textile Bag and Canvas Mills
31499 All Other Textile Product Mills
314994 Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills
314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
315 Apparel Manufacturing
3151 Apparel Knitting Mills
31512 Apparel Knitting Mills
315120 Apparel Knitting Mills
3152 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
31521 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
315210 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
31525 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
315250 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
3159 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
31599 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
316 Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
3161 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
31611 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
316110 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
3162 Footwear Manufacturing
31621 Footwear Manufacturing
316210 Footwear Manufacturing
3169 Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
31699 Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
316990 Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing

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