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Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers

Establishments in this category are primarly engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen foods (except dairy products).

Illustrative Examples:

Frozen bakery products merchant wholesalers
Packaged frozen fish merchant wholesalers
Frozen juices merchant wholesalers
Packaged frozen meats merchant wholesalers
Frozen vegetables merchant wholesalers
Packaged frozen poultry merchant wholesalers

Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers

Establishments in this category are primarly engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of dairy products (except dried or canned).

Illustrative Examples:

Butter merchant wholesalers
Fluid milk (except canned) merchant wholesalers
Cheese merchant wholesalers
Ice cream and ices merchant wholesalers
Cream merchant wholesalers
Yogurt merchant wholesalers

Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers

Establishments in this category are primarly engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of poultry and/or poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen).

Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers

Establishments in this category are primarly engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of confectioneries; salted or roasted nuts; popcorn; potato, corn, and similar chips; and/or fountain fruits and syrups.

Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers

Establishments in this category are primarly engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of fish and seafood (except canned or packaged frozen).

Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers

Establishments in this category are primarly engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of meats and meat products (except canned and packaged frozen) and/or lard.

Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers

Establishments in this category are primarly engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of groceries and related products (except a general line of groceries; packaged frozen food; dairy products (except dried and canned); poultry products (except canned); confectioneries; fish and seafood (except canned); meat products (except canned); and fresh fruits and vegetables). Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in the bottling and merchant wholesale distribution of spring and mineral waters processed by others.

Illustrative Examples:

Bakery products (except frozen) merchant wholesalers
Canned seafood merchant wholesalers
Canned fish merchant wholesalers
Canned vegetables merchant wholesalers
Canned fruits merchant wholesalers
Dried milk merchant wholesalers
Canned meats merchant wholesalers
Soft drinks merchant wholesalers
Canned milk merchant wholesalers

Meat Retailers

Establishments in this category are primarly engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats and poultry not for immediate consumption. Delicatessen-type establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh meat are included in this industry.

Illustrative Examples:

Baked ham retailers
Meat retailers
Butcher shops
Poultry dealers
Frozen meat retailers

Fish and Seafood Retailers

Establishments in this category are primarly engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured fish and seafood products not for immediate consumption.