Division 10: Manufacture of food products

Section C, Manufacturing. 41 subcategories with ISTAT's explanatory notes and the ATECO 2022 codes they come from.

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  1. 10Manufacture of food products

    This division includes the processing of the products of agriculture, forestry and fishing into food for humans or animals, and includes the production of various intermediate products that are not directly food products. The activity often generates associated products of greater or lesser value (for example, hides from slaughtering, or oilcake from oil production).

    This division is organised by activities dealing with different kinds of products: meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, fats and oils, milk products, grain mill products, animal feed and other food products. Production can be carried out for own account, as well as for third parties, as in custom slaughtering.

    Some activities are considered manufacturing even though there is retail sale of the products in the producers' own shop (for example, those activities performed in bakeries, pastry shops and prepared meat shops which sell their own production). However, where the processing is minimal and does not lead to a real transformation, the unit is classified to section G.

    This division also includes the manufacture of liquids considered food or that use similar manufacturing processes (for example, milk and fruit juice/ concentrate).

    Excludes

    • preparation of meals for immediate consumption, see division 5656
  2. 10.1Processing and preserving of meat and production of meat products
  3. 10.11Processing and preserving of meat, except of poultry meat
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • rendering of edible poultry fats, see 10.1210.12
    • processing and preserving of poultry meat, see 10.1210.12
    • production of dried, salted or smoked meat, and meat products, see 10.1310.13
  4. 10.11.0Processing and preserving of meat, except of poultry meat
  5. 10.11.00Processing and preserving of meat, except of poultry meat
    From ATECO 2022: 10.11.00 Produzione di carne non di volatili e di prodotti della macellazione (attività dei mattatoi) (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • operation of slaughterhouses engaged in killing, dressing or packing meat: beef, pork, lamb, rabbit, mutton, camel etc.
    • production of fresh, chilled or frozen meat, in carcasses
    • production of fresh, chilled or frozen meat, in cuts

    Also includes

    • slaughtering and processing of whales on land or on specialised vessels
    • production of hides and skins originating from slaughterhouses (e.g. by fellmongery and salting)
    • rendering and refining of lard and other edible animal fats
    • processing of animal offal
    • production of pulled wool

    Excludes

    • processing and preserving of poultry meat, see 10.12.0010.12.00
  6. 10.12Processing and preserving of poultry meat
  7. 10.12.0Processing and preserving of poultry meat
  8. 10.12.00Processing and preserving of poultry meat
    From ATECO 2022: 10.12.00 Produzione di carne di volatili e prodotti della loro macellazione (attività dei mattatoi) (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • operation of slaughterhouses engaged in killing, dressing or packing poultry
    • production of fresh, chilled or frozen meat, in individual portions
    • rendering of edible poultry fats

    Also includes

    • cleaning, disinfecting, treating for preservation and trimming of feathers and down
  9. 10.13Production of meat and poultry meat products
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • manufacture of prepared meat and poultry dishes, see 10.8510.85
    • manufacture of soup containing meat, see 10.8910.89
    • wholesale of meat, see 46.3246.32
  10. 10.13.0Production of meat and poultry meat products
  11. 10.13.00Production of meat and poultry meat products
    From ATECO 2022: 10.13.00 Produzione di prodotti a base di carne (inclusa la carne di volatili) (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • production of preserved meat (for example by cooking, drying, salting or smoking)
    • production of meat products:
      • sausages, salami, puddings, andouillettes, saveloys, bolognas, pâtés, rillettes, boiled ham
    • production of corned meat
    • curing of hams and sausages
  12. 10.2Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
  13. 10.20Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • processing and preserving of fish on vessels engaged in fishing, see 03.1103.11
    • processing of whales on land or specialised vessels, see 10.1110.11
    • production of oils and fats of fish and marine mammals, see 10.4110.41
    • manufacture of prepared fish dishes, see 10.8510.85
    • manufacture of fish soups, see 10.8910.89
  14. 10.20.0Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Implementation rule

    • This category includes the processing of seaweed and other activities of processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs.
  15. 10.20.01Processing of seaweed
    From ATECO 2022: 10.20.00 Lavorazione e conservazione di pesce, crostacei e molluschi mediante surgelamento, salatura eccetera (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Also includes

    • processing of:
      • algae
      • seaweed
      • microalgae
  16. 10.20.09Other activities of processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
    From ATECO 2022: 10.20.00 Lavorazione e conservazione di pesce, crostacei e molluschi mediante surgelamento, salatura eccetera (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • preparation and preservation of fish, crustaceans and molluscs ( freezing, deep-freezing, drying, cooking, smoking, salting, immersing in brine, canning)
    • production of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: fish fillets, roes, caviar, caviar substitutes, etc.
    • production of fishmeal for human consumption or animal feed
    • production of meals and solubles from fish and other aquatic animals unfit for human consumption

    Also includes

    • activities of factory vessels not engaged in fishing and only in the processing and preserving of fish
    • removing fish heads, gutting and cutting fish into pieces, and then freezing
  17. 10.3Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
  18. 10.31Processing and preserving of potatoes
  19. 10.31.0Processing and preserving of potatoes
  20. 10.31.00Processing and preserving of potatoes
    From ATECO 2022: 10.31.00 Lavorazione e conservazione delle patate (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • processing and preserving of potatoes:
      • manufacture of prepared frozen potatoes
      • manufacture of dehydrated mashed potatoes
      • manufacture of potato snacks
      • manufacture of potato crisps
      • manufacture of potato flour and meal
      • peeling and cutting of potatoes
  21. 10.32Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juice
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • manufacture of beverages produced with fruit nectars, see 11.0711.07
  22. 10.32.0Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juice
  23. 10.32.00Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juice
    From ATECO 2022: 10.32.00 Produzione di succhi di frutta e di ortaggi (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of fruit or vegetable juices

    Also includes

    • production of concentrates from fresh fruits and vegetables
  24. 10.39Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • manufacture of fruit and vegetable juices, see 10.3210.32
    • manufacture of flour or meal of dried leguminous vegetables, see 10.6110.61
    • preservation of fruits and nuts in sugar, see 10.8210.82
    • manufacture of prepared vegetable dishes, see 10.8510.85
    • manufacture of homogenised food preparations and dietetic food, see 10.8610.86
    • manufacture of artificial concentrates, see 10.8910.89
  25. 10.39.0Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
  26. 10.39.00Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
    From ATECO 2022: 10.39.00 Lavorazione e conservazione di frutta e di ortaggi (esclusi i succhi di frutta e di ortaggi) (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of food consisting chiefly of fruits or vegetables
    • preserving of fruits, nuts or vegetables (e.g. freezing, drying, freeze-drying, drying by infra-red radiation, immersing in oil or in vinegar, canning, high pressure, high temperature)
    • manufacture of fruit or vegetable food products
    • manufacture of jams, marmalades and table jellies
    • shelling, peeling and roasting of nuts
    • manufacture of nut foods and pastes
    • manufacture of conserved tomatoes, peeled tomatoes, tomato puree

    Also includes

    • manufacture of perishable prepared foods of fruits and vegetables, e.g.:
      • salads, mixed salads, packaged
      • peeled or cut vegetables
      • tofu (bean curd)

    Excludes

    • manufacture of fruit or vegetable juices, see 10.32.0010.32.00
  27. 10.4Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    This group includes the manufacture of crude and refined oils and fats from vegetable or animal materials.

    Excludes

    • rendering or refining of lard and edible animal fats of bovine animals, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry, see 10.110.1
  28. 10.41Manufacture of oils and fats
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • manufacture of olive oil associated with the growing of olives, see 01.2601.26
    • rendering and refining of lard and other edible fats of bovine animals, sheep, goats or pigs, see 10.1110.11
    • rendering of edible poultry fats, see 10.1210.12
    • manufacture of margarine, see 10.4210.42
    • wet corn milling, see 10.6210.62
    • manufacture of corn oil, see 10.6210.62
    • manufacture of essential oils, see 20.5920.59
    • treatment of oil and fats by chemical processes, see 20.5920.59
  29. 10.41.1Manufacture of olive oil
  30. 10.41.10Manufacture of olive oil
    From ATECO 2022: 10.41.10 Produzione di olio di oliva da olive prevalentemente non di produzione propria (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of crude olive oil
    • manufacture of refined olive oil
    • manufacture of virgin olive pomace

    Also includes

    • manufacture of cotton linters, oilcakes and other residual products of olive oil production
  31. 10.41.2Manufacture of vegetable oils, other than olive oil
  32. 10.41.20Manufacture of vegetable oils, other than olive oil
    From ATECO 2022: 10.41.20 Produzione di olio raffinato o grezzo da semi oleosi o frutti oleosi prevalentemente non di produzione propria (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of crude vegetable oils (excluding olive oil), e.g. soya-bean oil, hemp oil, sunflower-seed oil, rape oil
    • manufacture of non-defatted flour or meal of oilseeds, oil nuts or oil kernels
    • processing of vegetable oils (e.g. blowing, boiling, dehydration, hydrogenation)

    Also includes

    • production of cotton linters, oilcakes and other residual products of oil production
  33. 10.41.3Manufacture of animal oils and fats
  34. 10.41.30Manufacture of animal oils and fats
    From ATECO 2022: 10.41.30 Produzione di oli e grassi animali grezzi o raffinati (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Also includes

    • manufacture of non-edible animal oils and fats
    • extraction of fish and marine mammal oils
  35. 10.42Manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats
  36. 10.42.0Manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats
  37. 10.42.00Manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats
    From ATECO 2022: 10.42.00 Produzione di margarina e di grassi commestibili simili (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of margarine
    • manufacture of melanges and similar spreads
    • manufacture of compound cooking fats
  38. 10.5Manufacture of dairy products and edible ice
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • production of plant-based milk substitutes, see 11.0711.07
  39. 10.51Manufacture of dairy products
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    This class includes milk processing activities to manufacture fresh milk and other dairy products.

    Excludes

    • manufacture of raw milk of cattle, see 01.4101.41
    • manufacture of dairy products, e.g. butter, yoghurt and cheese, associated with the raising of dairy cattle, see 01.4101.41
    • manufacture of raw milk of sheep, goats, horses, asses, camels etc., see 01.43, 01.44, 01.4501.4301.4401.45
    • manufacture of dairy products, e.g. butter, yoghurt and cheese, associated with the raising of sheep and goats, see 01.4501.45
    • manufacture of milk-based dietary drinks, see 10.8610.86
    • manufacture of dairy-based infant formulae, see 10.8610.86
    • manufacture of cheese substitutes, see 10.8910.89
    • manufacture of fruit kefir and water kefir, see 11.0311.03
    • manufacture of non-dairy milk (e.g. plant-based milk), see 11.0711.07
  40. 10.51.1Processing of liquid milk
  41. 10.51.10Processing of liquid milk
    From ATECO 2022: 10.51.10 Trattamento igienico del latte (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of fresh liquid milk, pasteurised, sterilised, homogenised and/or ultra-heat treated
  42. 10.51.2Manufacture of other dairy products
  43. 10.51.20Manufacture of other dairy products
    From ATECO 2022: 10.51.20 Produzione dei derivati del latte (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of milk-based drinks
    • manufacture of cream from fresh liquid milk, pasteurised, sterilised, homogenised
    • manufacture of dried or concentrated milk whether or not sweetened
    • manufacture of milk or cream in solid form
    • manufacture of butter
    • manufacture of yoghurt
    • manufacture of cheese and curd
    • refining and ageing cheese
    • manufacture of whey
    • manufacture of casein
    • manufacture of lactose-free dairy products
    • manufacture of starter (milk enzymes)

    Also includes

    • manufacture of milk kefir
    • manufacture of lactose and lactose syrup
  44. 10.52Manufacture of ice cream and other edible ice
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • production of ice from natural water for cooling purposes, see 35.3035.30
    • activities of ice cream parlours, see 56.156.1
  45. 10.52.0Manufacture of ice cream and other edible ice
  46. 10.52.00Manufacture of ice cream and other edible ice
    From ATECO 2022: 10.52.00 Produzione di gelati senza vendita diretta al pubblico (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of ice cream and other edible ice (e.g. sorbet)
  47. 10.6Manufacture of grain mill products, starches and starch products
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    This group includes the milling of flour or meal from grains or vegetables, the cleaning, polishing and milling of rice, as well as the micronisation and thermal processing of flour and the manufacture of flour mixes or doughs from these products.

    Also included in this group are the wet milling of corn and vegetables and the manufacture of starch and starch products.

    This group also includes the manufacture of gluten-free mill products.

    Excludes

    • grain drying on a fee or contract basis, see 01.6301.63
  48. 10.61Manufacture of grain mill products
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • preparation of crops for primary markets (e.g. cleaning, trimming, grading etc.), see 01.6301.63
    • grain drying on a fee or contract basis, see 01.6301.63
    • manufacture of potato flour and meal, see 10.3110.31
    • wet corn milling, see 10.6210.62
  49. 10.61.1Wheat and grain milling
  50. 10.61.11Wheat milling
    From ATECO 2022: 10.61.10 Molitura del frumento (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • production of flour, semolina, groats, meal or pellets of wheat
  51. 10.61.19Grain milling, other that wheat milling
    From ATECO 2022: 10.61.20 Molitura di altri cereali (in part) · 10.86.00 Produzione di preparati omogeneizzati e di alimenti dietetici (in part)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • production of flour, semolina, groats, meal or pellets of rye, oats, maize (corn) or other cereal grains
  52. 10.61.2Rice milling
  53. 10.61.20Rice milling
    From ATECO 2022: 10.61.30 Lavorazione del riso (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • production of husked, milled, polished, glazed, parboiled or converted rice
    • production of rice flour
  54. 10.61.9Manufacture of other grain mill products
  55. 10.61.90Manufacture of other grain mill products
    From ATECO 2022: 10.61.40 Altre lavorazioni di semi e granaglie (in part) · 10.86.00 Produzione di preparati omogeneizzati e di alimenti dietetici (in part)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • vegetable milling: production of flour or meal of dried leguminous vegetables, of roots or tubers, or of edible nuts
    • manufacture of cereal breakfast foods
    • manufacture of flour mixes and prepared blended flour and dough for bread, cakes, biscuits, pancakes etc.
  56. 10.62Manufacture of starches and starch products
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • manufacture of lactose (milk sugar), see 10.5110.51
    • production of cane or beet sugar, see 10.8110.81
  57. 10.62.0Manufacture of starches and starch products
  58. 10.62.00Manufacture of starches and starch products
    From ATECO 2022: 10.62.00 Produzione di amidi e di prodotti amidacei (inclusa produzione di olio di mais) (in part) · 10.86.00 Produzione di preparati omogeneizzati e di alimenti dietetici (in part)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of starches from rice, potatoes, maize, etc.
    • wet corn milling
    • manufacture of glucose, glucose syrup, maltose, inulin, etc.
    • manufacture of gluten
    • manufacture of tapioca and tapioca substitutes prepared from starch
    • manufacture of corn oil
  59. 10.7Manufacture of bakery and farinaceous products
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    This group includes the production of bakery products, macaroni, noodles and similar products.

    This group also includes the manufacture of gluten-free bakery and farinaceous products.

  60. 10.71Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • manufacture of dry bakery products, see 10.7210.72
    • manufacture of pastas, see 10.7310.73
    • retail sale of bread and rolls baked on the premises from pre-baked products, see 47.2447.24
  61. 10.71.1Manufacture of bread and similar products
  62. 10.71.10Manufacture of bread and similar products
    From ATECO 2022: 10.71.10 Produzione di prodotti di panetteria freschi (in part) · 10.86.00 Produzione di preparati omogeneizzati e di alimenti dietetici (in part)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of bakery products
    • manufacture of bread and rolls
    • manufacture of rustics, pizzas and other savory baked goods

    Also includes

    • manufacture of pre-baked bread
  63. 10.71.2Manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
  64. 10.71.20Manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
    From ATECO 2022: 10.71.20 Produzione di pasticceria fresca (in part) · 10.86.00 Produzione di preparati omogeneizzati e di alimenti dietetici (in part)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of pastry, cakes, pies, tarts, pancakes, waffles, etc.
  65. 10.72Manufacture of rusks, biscuits, preserved pastries and cakes
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • manufacture of potato snacks, see 10.3110.31
  66. 10.72.0Manufacture of rusks, biscuits, preserved pastries and cakes
  67. 10.72.00Manufacture of rusks, biscuits, preserved pastries and cakes
    From ATECO 2022: 10.72.00 Produzione di fette biscottate, biscotti; prodotti di pasticceria conservati (in part) · 10.86.00 Produzione di preparati omogeneizzati e di alimenti dietetici (in part)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of rusks, biscuits and other dry bakery products
    • manufacture of preserved pastry goods, cakes and waffles
    • manufacture of soft fine bakery ware, not puff pastry, obtained by fermentation from sourdough
    • manufacture of snack products (cookies, crackers, pretzels, etc.), whether sweet or salted

    Also includes

    • manufacture of breadcrumbs, obtained by grinding toasted bread
  68. 10.73Manufacture of farinaceous products
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • manufacture of prepared meals and dishes based on pasta and/or couscous dishes, see 10.8510.85
    • manufacture of soup containing pasta, see 10.8910.89
  69. 10.73.0Manufacture of farinaceous products
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of pastas (e.g. macaroni and noodles), whether or not cooked or stuffed
    • manufacture of couscous
    • manufacture of dumplings

    Implementation rule

    • The manufacture of farinaceous products is subdivided in manufacture of fresh farinaceous products and preserved farinaceous products.
  70. 10.73.01Manufacture of fresh farinaceous products
    From ATECO 2022: 10.73.00 Produzione di paste alimentari, di cuscus e di prodotti farinacei simili (in part) · 10.86.00 Produzione di preparati omogeneizzati e di alimenti dietetici (in part)
  71. 10.73.02Manufacture of preserved farinaceous products
    From ATECO 2022: 10.73.00 Produzione di paste alimentari, di cuscus e di prodotti farinacei simili (in part) · 10.86.00 Produzione di preparati omogeneizzati e di alimenti dietetici (in part)
  72. 10.8Manufacture of other food products
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    This group includes the production of sugar and confectionery, prepared meals and dishes, coffee, tea and spices.

  73. 10.81Manufacture of sugar
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • gathering of maple syrup in the wild, see 02.3002.30
    • manufacture of lactose and lactose syrup, see 10.5110.51
    • manufacture of glucose, glucose syrup, maltose, see 10.6210.62
  74. 10.81.0Manufacture of sugar
  75. 10.81.00Manufacture of sugar
    From ATECO 2022: 10.81.00 Produzione di zucchero (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture or refining of sugar (sucrose) and sugar substitutes from the juice of cane, beet, maple and palm
    • production of cane sugar
    • production of beet sugar
    • manufacture of sugar syrups
    • manufacture of molasses
    • manufacture of maple syrup and sugar
  76. 10.82Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • manufacture of sucrose sugar, see 10.8110.81
  77. 10.82.0Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery
  78. 10.82.00Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery
    From ATECO 2022: 10.82.00 Produzione di cacao in polvere, cioccolato, caramelle e confetterie (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of cocoa, cocoa butter, cocoa fat, cocoa oil
    • manufacture of chocolate and chocolate confectionery
    • manufacture of sugar confectionery: caramels, cachous, nougats, fondant, white chocolate
    • manufacture of chewing gum
    • preserving in sugar of fruits, nuts, fruit peels and other parts of plants
    • manufacture of confectionery lozenges and pastilles
    • manufacture of sugar-free confectionery

    Also includes

    • manufacture of chocolate puddings, sweet flan puddings and crème caramel puddings
  79. 10.83Processing of tea and coffee
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • drying, sorting, cleaning and cutting in the processing of medicinal herbs by third parties, see 01.6301.63
    • manufacture of inulin, see 10.6210.62
    • manufacture of spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks, see division 1111
    • preparation of botanical products for pharmaceutical use, see 21.2021.20
  80. 10.83.0Processing of tea and coffee
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Implementation rule

    • In this category activities are subdivided in processing of tea and other herb infusions, and processing of coffee.
  81. 10.83.01Processing of tea and other herb infusions
    From ATECO 2022: 10.83.02 Lavorazione del tè e di altri preparati per infusi (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • blending of tea and maté
    • manufacture of extracts and preparations based on tea or maté

    Also includes

    • manufacture of herb infusions (mint, vervain, chamomile, etc.)
    • manufacture of tea filled in bags, pads or capsules
  82. 10.83.02Processing of coffee
    From ATECO 2022: 10.83.01 Lavorazione del caffè (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • decaffeinating and roasting of coffee
    • production of coffee products:
      • ground coffee
      • soluble coffee
      • extracts and concentrates of coffee
    • manufacture of coffee substitutes

    Also includes

    • manufacture of coffee filled in bags, pads or capsules
  83. 10.84Manufacture of condiments and seasonings
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • growing of spice crops, see 01.2801.28
    • manufacture of cooking salt without further treatment, see 08.9308.93
    • manufacture of extracts and juices from meat, fish, shellfish or molluscs, see 10.8910.89
  84. 10.84.0Manufacture of condiments and seasonings
  85. 10.84.00Manufacture of condiments and seasonings
    From ATECO 2022: 10.84.00 Produzione di condimenti e spezie (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of spices, sauces and condiments:
      • mayonnaise
      • mustard flour and meal
      • prepared mustard, etc.
    • manufacture of vinegar, e.g.:
      • wine vinegar
      • balsamic vinegar
      • apple vinegar
      • kiwi vinegar
    • manufacture of glutamate-based flavor enhancers etc.

    Also includes

    • processing of salt into food-grade salt (e.g. iodised salt)
    • processing of condiments and herbs, including drying, sorting, cleaning and cutting
  86. 10.85Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    This class includes the manufacture of ready-made (in other words, prepared, seasoned and cooked) meals and dishes.

    These dishes are processed and conserved (for example, in frozen or canned form), and are usually packaged and labelled for resale, in other words, this class does not include the preparation of meals for immediate consumption (for example, food prepared in restaurants and caterers)

    To be considered a dish, these foods have to contain at least two distinct main ingredients (except seasonings, and so on).

    Excludes

    • manufacture of fresh foods or foods with less than two ingredients, see corresponding class in division 1010
    • manufacture of perishable prepared foods of fruits and vegetables, see 10.3910.39
    • manufacture of perishable prepared foods (excluding perishable prepared foods of fruit and vegetables), see 10.8910.89
    • wholesale of prepared meals and dishes, see 46.3846.38
    • retail sale of prepared meals and dishes, see 47.11, 47.2747.1147.27
    • activities of event catering and contract catering services, see 56.256.2

    Implementation rule

    • The manufacture of food products edible within a maximum of three days after production (perishable food products) is classified in class 10.89 (excluding the manufacture of perishable prepared foods of fruit and vegetables which is classified in class 10.39).
  87. 10.85.0Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Implementation rule

    • The manufacture of prepared meals and dishes is subdivided in manufacture of meat or poultry, fish or vegetable prepared meals and dishes, manufacture of frozen or otherwise preserved pizza, manufacture of pasta prepared meals and dishes, and manufacture of other prepared meals and dishes.
  88. 10.85.01Manufacture of prepared meat or poultry meals and dishes
    From ATECO 2022: 10.85.01 Produzione di piatti pronti a base di carne e pollame (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of meat or poultry dishes
  89. 10.85.02Manufacture of prepared fish meals and dishes
    From ATECO 2022: 10.85.02 Produzione di piatti pronti a base di pesce, inclusi fish and chips (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of fish dishes, including fish and chips
  90. 10.85.03Manufacture of prepared vegetable meals and dishes
    From ATECO 2022: 10.85.03 Produzione di piatti pronti a base di ortaggi (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of vegetable dishes
  91. 10.85.04Manufacture of frozen or otherwise preserved pizza
    From ATECO 2022: 10.85.04 Produzione di pizza confezionata (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of frozen or otherwise preserved pizza
    • manufacture of frozen or otherwise preserved croque-monsieur
  92. 10.85.05Manufacture of prepared pasta meals and dishes
    From ATECO 2022: 10.85.05 Produzione di piatti pronti a base di pasta (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of pasta and rice dishes
    • manufacture of prepared couscous dishes
  93. 10.85.09Manufacture of other prepared meals and dishes
    From ATECO 2022: 10.85.09 Produzione di pasti e piatti pronti di altri prodotti alimentari (all from here)
  94. 10.86Manufacture of homogenised food preparations and dietetic food
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • manufacture of lactose-free dairy products, see 10.5110.51
    • manufacture of gluten-free products, see 10.6, 10.710.610.7
    • manufacture of sugar-free confectionery, see 10.8210.82
  95. 10.86.0Manufacture of homogenised food preparations and dietetic food
  96. 10.86.00Manufacture of homogenised food preparations and dietetic food
    From ATECO 2022: 10.86.00 Produzione di preparati omogeneizzati e di alimenti dietetici (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of foods for particular nutritional uses:
      • infant formulae
      • follow-up formulae milk and other follow-up foods
      • baby foods
      • low-energy and energy-reduced foods intended for weight control
      • foods for medical purposes
    • manufacture of milk-based dietary drinks
    • production of fortified foods used to fill any gaps in the diet or to meet nutritional needs of certain groups of people, e.g. athletes subjected to intense muscular effort
  97. 10.89Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    This class includes the manufacture of food products edible within a maximum of three days after production.

    Also included is the manufacture of food supplements.

    Excludes

    • manufacture of natural honey, see 01.4801.48
    • manufacture of perishable prepared foods of fruits and vegetables, see 10.3910.39
    • manufacture of tofu (bean curd), see 10.3910.39
    • manufacture of glutamate-based flavor enhancers, see 10.8410.84
    • manufacture of frozen pizza, see 10.8510.85
    • manufacture of spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks, see division 1111
    • production of plant-based milk substitutes (e.g. coconut, rice, almond, soya-based beverages), see 11.0711.07
    • manufacture of vitamins, see 21.1021.10
  98. 10.89.0Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Implementation rule

    • The manufacture of other food products n.e.c. is subdivided in manufacture of food supplements and manufacture of other various food products n.e.c.
  99. 10.89.01Manufacture of food supplements
    From ATECO 2022: 10.89.09 Produzione di altri prodotti alimentari n.c.a. (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Also includes

    • manufacture of food supplements
  100. 10.89.09Manufacture of other various food products n.e.c.
    From ATECO 2022: 10.89.01 Produzione di estratti e succhi di carne (in part) · 10.89.09 Produzione di altri prodotti alimentari n.c.a. (in part)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of soups and broths
    • manufacture of perishable prepared foods, e.g.:
      • sandwiches
      • fresh (uncooked) pizza
    • manufacture of quiche and croque-monsieur
    • manufacture of liquor extracts

    Also includes

    • manufacture of yeast
    • manufacture of extracts and juices of meat, fish, crustaceans or molluscs
    • manufacture of meat and cheese substitutes
    • manufacture of egg products (e.g. egg albumin)
    • manufacture of artificial concentrates
    • processing of purchased natural honey
    • production of semi-finished products for ice cream and pastries
    • manufacture of pre-cooked instant soups and instant noodles
    • manufacture of artificial honey and caramel
    • manufacture of malt extracts and syrups
    • manufacture of insect meal and other insect-based preparations
  101. 10.9Manufacture of prepared animal feeds
  102. 10.91Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • manufacture of meat products, see 10.1310.13
    • manufacture of fishmeal for animal feed, see 10.2010.20
    • manufacture of oilseed cake, see 10.4110.41
    • activities resulting in by-products usable as animal feed without special treatment, e.g.:
      • oilseeds, see 10.41
      • grain milling residues, see 10.61
  103. 10.91.0Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals
  104. 10.91.00Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals
    From ATECO 2022: 10.91.00 Produzione di mangimi per l'alimentazione degli animali da allevamento (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of prepared feed for farm animals, including concentrated animal feed and feed supplements
    • preparation of unmixed (single) feed for farm animals
    • preparation of alfalfa meal and pellets

    Also includes

    • processing of waste products from the food industry into animal feed
  105. 10.92Manufacture of prepared pet foods
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Excludes

    • manufacture of meat products, see 10.1310.13
    • manufacture of fishmeal for animal feed, see 10.2010.20
    • manufacture of oilseed cake, see 10.4110.41
    • activities resulting in by-products usable as animal feed without special treatment, e.g.:
      • oilseeds, see 10.41
      • grain milling residues, see 10.61
  106. 10.92.0Manufacture of prepared pet foods
  107. 10.92.00Manufacture of prepared pet foods
    From ATECO 2022: 10.92.00 Produzione di prodotti per l'alimentazione degli animali da compagnia (all from here)
    ISTAT explanatory notes ›

    Includes

    • manufacture of prepared feed for pets, including dogs, cats, birds, fish, etc.

    Also includes

    • processing of slaughter waste to produce animal feed

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