North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2012

3121 - Beverage manufacturing

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing beverages.

• Exclusion(s)

  • canning fruit and vegetable juices; freezing juices and drinks (See 3114 Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing)
  • manufacturing milk-based drinks (See 311511 Fluid milk manufacturing)
  • manufacturing soft drink bases or fruit syrups for flavouring; coffee and tea, except ready-to-drink; powdered drink mixes; and non-alcoholic cider (See 3119 Other food manufacturing)

31211 - Soft drink and ice manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing soft drinks, ice or bottled water, including that which is naturally carbonated. Water-bottling establishments in this industry purify the water before bottling it.

31212 - Breweries

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in brewing beer, ale, malt liquors and non-alcoholic beer.

31213 - Wineries

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing wine or brandy, from grapes or other fruit. Establishments primarily engaged in growing grapes and manufacturing wine; manufacturing wine from purchased grapes and other fruit; blending wines; or distilling brandy are included.

31214 - Distilleries

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in distilling liquor, except brandy; blending liquor; or blending and mixing liquor and other ingredients.