Key facts
- Pick the food category first: Baked Goods Manufacturing (NAICS 311812), Dairy Product Manufacturing (311511), Beverage Manufacturing or others.
- Food safety drives buying in every plant, so the food safety or quality manager carries real influence next to the plant manager.
- Purchasing buys ingredients and packaging under contracts, often set yearly.
- Plants are audited against food safety standards such as SQF or BRC, and a failed audit can cost a customer.
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Food safety is everyone's job
Plants are audited against food safety standards such as SQF or BRC, and a failed audit can cost a customer. The food safety manager runs those audits, sanitation programs and supplier approvals. Vendors that touch the line usually need their approval.
Plant roles
| Role | Owns |
|---|---|
| Plant Manager | Output, staffing, capital |
| Food Safety or QA Manager | Audits, sanitation, testing |
| Maintenance Manager | Equipment uptime |
| Purchasing | Ingredients, packaging |
The Buzzlist filters for food manufacturers
In Find, set the rows below. Leave the rest empty.
| Filter | Set it to |
|---|---|
| Industry & keywords: industry | Baked Goods Manufacturing, Dairy Product Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing, Seafood Product Manufacturing |
| Industry & keywords: NAICS codes | 311812, 311511 |
| Industry & keywords: company keywords | co-packer, private label, SQF, food processing |
| Job titles | Plant Manager, Food Safety Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Purchasing Manager |
| Seniority level | Director, Manager, Owner |
| Company size | 51 to 100 employees, 101 to 500 employees, 501 to 1000 employees |
| Location | Your states, cities, or ZIP codes with a 5 to 100 mile radius |
Co-packers make food for other brands. They are a strong list for brands looking for production and for vendors serving production plants.
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Timing
Seasonal products shape the calendar, from holiday baking to summer beverages. Plants plan capital in the fall.
Mistakes
- Mixing restaurants or food distributors into a manufacturer list.
- Ignoring food safety approval.
- One pitch for every category.
Is the food manufacturers data any good?
Plants under a parent company use corporate email. Paid plans show check status. Plant roles are often easier by direct phone, where available.
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Questions about food manufacturers data
What NAICS code do bakeries that manufacture use?
311812, Commercial Bakeries.
Who approves suppliers at a food plant?
Purchasing, with the food safety or QA manager approving anything that touches food.
How do I find co-packers?
Add co-packer or contract manufacturing as a keyword.
