This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of meats and meat products (except canned and packaged frozen) and/or lard.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen meats--are classified in U.S. Industry 424420, Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers;
  • Merchant wholesale distribution of canned meats--are classified in U.S. Industry 424490, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers; and
  • Preparing boxed beef--are classified in U.S. Industry 311612, Meat Processed from Carcasses.