Definition
This industry is part of the Wholesale Trade sector in the US. Operators in this industry wholesale a range of "dry" grocery products which are sold to supermarkets, delis and convenience stores. This industry does not wholesale: frozen foods (see NAICS 42242), dairy products (see NAICS 42243), poultry products (see NAICS 42244), confectionery products (see NAICS 42245), fish and seafood products (see NAICS 42246), meat products (see NAICS 42247), and fresh fruit and vegetable products (see NAICS 42248). NAICS definition - this industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling 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 bottling and wholesaling spring and mineral waters processed by others.

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.