Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of 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 the bottling and merchant wholesale distribution of spring and mineral waters processed by others. Illustrative Examples: Bakery products (except frozen) merchant wholesalers Canned seafood merchant wholesalers Canned fish merchant wholesalers Canned vegetables merchant wholesalers Canned fruits merchant wholesalers Dried milk merchant wholesalers Canned meats merchant wholesalers Soft drinks merchant wholesalers Canned milk merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--