NAICS 311340

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for classifying business establishments to produce consistent statistics about the U.S. economy. Developed with Canada and Mexico under OMB, NAICS was adopted in 1997 and is updated every five years; the most recent update is 2022. ¹

NAICS 311340 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonchocolate confectioneries. It also includes establishments that make nonchocolate confectionery products on the premises and sell them for later (not immediate) consumption. Chocolate confectioneries fall under NAICS 311320 or NAICS 311330 per cross-references. ²

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacturing of nonchocolate candies and sweets (e.g., hard, chewy, and gelatin-based confections). ²
• Production of nonchocolate granola and other breakfast bars made from grains and sweeteners. ²
• Preparation of candy-covered popcorn products. ³
• On-premises making and retailing of nonchocolate confectionery products for later consumption (not immediate). ²
• Formulating and packaging nonchocolate mints, lozenges, and similar sugar confections. ²
• Contract manufacturing of nonchocolate confectioneries for brands or retailers. Not specified by official sources. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	311320	Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans
NAICS	311330	Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
NAICS	311919	Other Snack Food Manufacturing (includes popcorn; nonchocolate granola bars are cross-referenced to 311340) 2
PSC	8925	Sugar, Confectionery, and Nuts (includes candy and chewing gum for federal buys) 4

Boundary guidance (common classification pitfalls)

• Chocolate confectioneries are classified in 311320 (from cacao beans) or 311330 (from purchased chocolate), not in 311340. ²
• Nonchocolate granola/breakfast bars belong in 311340, while chocolate-coated granola bars are in 311330. ²
• Candy-covered popcorn is in 311340; unpopped popcorn is in 311919. ³
• Retailing confectioneries made elsewhere is in 445292; preparing and selling for immediate consumption is in 722515. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What activities are included under NAICS 311340?

  • Establishments primarily manufacture nonchocolate confectioneries and may also make such products on site for sale not intended for immediate consumption. Examples include nonchocolate candies, mints, and similar sugar confections. ²

• How does NAICS 311340 differ from 311320 and 311330?

  • 311340 covers nonchocolate confectioneries. Chocolate confectioneries produced from cacao beans fall under 311320; those made from purchased chocolate are under 311330. ²

• Are nonchocolate granola bars covered here?

  • Yes. Cross-references state that nonchocolate-coated granola and other breakfast bars are classified in 311340; chocolate-coated versions are in 311330. ²

• How is candy-covered popcorn classified?

  • Candy-covered popcorn is treated as a nonchocolate confectionery and classified in 311340. Unpopped popcorn belongs in 311919. ³

• Which PSCs most often align with nonchocolate confectionery purchases?

  • Federal product buys for candy typically use PSC 8925 “Sugar, Confectionery, and Nuts,” which explicitly includes candy and chewing gum. ⁴

Useful resources

• U.S. Census Bureau: NAICS Sector 31-33 descriptions (includes 311340 definition and cross-references). ²
• U.S. Census Bureau: Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (overview and timeline). ⁵
• Acquisition.gov: Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (April 2025), Group 89 Subsistence. ⁴

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — About Industry: NAICS overview, adoption in 1997, and five-year updates including 2022. https://www.census.gov/topics/employment/industry-occupation/about/industry.html
2. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS Sector 31-33 descriptions (includes 311340 and cross-references). https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect31-33.html
3. U.S. Census Bureau — National Popcorn Day: NAICS notes on candy-covered vs. unpopped popcorn. https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/popcorn-day.html
4. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (April 2025), Group 89 Subsistence (PSC 8925). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
5. U.S. Census Bureau — The Census Bureau’s Implementation of the 2022 NAICS. https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html