Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialty foods (except fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, and seafood) not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises. Illustrative Examples: Baked goods (not made on premises) retailers Dairy product retailers Coffee and tea (i.e., packaged) retailers Gourmet food retailers Confectionery (i.e., packaged) retailers Nut (i.e., packaged) retailers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--