Types of Wholesale Businesses
Wholesale Food Processor
An operation that processes, manufactures or packages food for resale.
Examples include:
Grains and Baking Industries
- Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products and Starch
- Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes and Icings
- Macaroni and Noodle Products
- Cereals
- Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal or Vegetable Base)
Imitation Milk Products
Egg Products
Fishery / Seafood Products
Fruit, Nut and Vegetable Products
- Fruits and Fruit Products
- Nuts and Edible Seeds
- Vegetable and Vegetable Products
- Vegetable Oils
Dressings and Spices
- Dressings and Condiments
- Spices, Flavors and Salts
Beverages
- Soft Drinks and Water
- Beverage Bases
- Coffee and Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Ice
Confections and Deserts
- Candy
- Chocolate and Cocoa Products
- Gelatin, Pudding Mixes and Pie Fillings
- Food Sweeteners (Nutritive)
Multiple Foods, Soups, Salads
- Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces
- Soups
- Salads
- Sandwiches
Additives
Food Warehouse
A food establishment that stores or distributes packaged food.
Types of facilities may include:
Small or large food warehouses
Distribution centers
Public storage facilities
Food banks
Reclamation centers
Salvage operations
Transfer stations
Repackaging Area within a Warehouse
In addition to meeting all the regulations for food handling, a warehouse that repackages food items must comply with the following:
- Designated repackaging room
- Hand sink
- 3-compartment sink
Seasonal Wholesale Food Processor
A wholesale food processor that only produces seasonal products for a short period of time during a particular season.
Examples may include:
- Maple syrup operation
- Apple cider mill
- Honey processor
- Sorghum processor
- Wine processor
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