Official definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing miscellaneous specialty foods (except fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, confections, nuts, popcorn, and baked goods) not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises. Illustrative Examples: Coffee and tea (i.e., packaged) retailers Soft drink (i.e., bottled) retailers Dairy product retailers Spice retailers Gourmet food retailers Water (i.e., bottled) retailers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--