Industry Code: 10500
This industry includes the manufacturing of dairy products and the blending and processing of fruit juice.
In the manufacturing of dairy products, raw milk is trucked in from dairy farms and put through various processes with the end products being milk, cream, ice cream, butter and specialty items such as eggnog, buttermilk, etc.
Fruit juice processing uses concentrates, for distribution to various food wholesalers.
Operation Details:
The essential processes for milk and cream are pasteurization (heat process), separation and homogenization (blending). By-products such as ice cream, butter and cottage cheese are blended, fermented, heated, and cooled to achieve the desired result. These processes are highly automated and include the packaging (glass, plastic and waxed cardboard cartons) and distribution of the product on a wholesale basis.
The processing of fruit juice is usually entirely automated. It includes the blending of fruit juice concentrates (generally imported) with water in large stainless steel tanks. The mixed product is then piped to packaging units which fill paper cartons ranging from 131 grams (8 oz.) to 454 milliliter (1 quart). The cartons are automatically sealed and transported by conveyor to a warehouse. Forklifts are used in the warehouse for stocking and loading the product.
The type of workers in this industry may consist of process operators, machine and equipment operators, inspectors, shipping and receiving personnel, maintenance staff, truck drivers, marketing and administrative personnel.
Underwriting Considerations:
Industry Custom Pricing: This industry was in ICP from January 1, 2010. Effective January 1, 2014 the industry has withdrawn from the Waiving Cost Relief Option. Effective for 2014 premiums, employers are eligible for cost relief for the costs related to the aggravation of a pre-existing condition.
There are still a few creameries left in the province that collect cream only from local farmers. Their main product is butter which is made in blocks and shipped to the dairy for further processing. These operations are classified in this industry.
Cheese manufacturing is also part of this industry.
Distribution conducted by the dairies, whether on a retail or wholesale basis, would be covered as part of the overall business and classified in this industry. Independent distributors, under contract to the dairies, who buy and resell dairy products and are eligible for their own coverage, are classified in industry 69916, Wholesale Food Distribution.
This industry also includes businesses which obtain the actual fruit from other sources and then process the fruit into fruit juice and package and distribute it to customers.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Cheese - Mfg
Creameries
Dairies
Dairy Products - Mfg
Fruit Juice - Processing and Packaging
Ice Cream - Mfg
Rate Group History:
In 1993, a number of industry classifications encompassing a variety of food processing operations were grouped into this rate group. This rate group generally represents the common activities, equipment and risks associated with the processing, handling, packaging, and distribution of dairy products and other liquid food products.
Industry 11202, Fruit Juice Processing was consolidated into this industry on January 1, 2011.
This industry includes the manufacturing of dairy products and the blending and processing of fruit juice.
In the manufacturing of dairy products, raw milk is trucked in from dairy farms and put through various processes with the end products being milk, cream, ice cream, butter and specialty items such as eggnog, buttermilk, etc.
Fruit juice processing uses concentrates, for distribution to various food wholesalers.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Cheese - Mfg
Creameries
Dairies
Dairy Products - Mfg
Fruit Juice - Processing and Packaging
Ice Cream - Mfg
Operation Details:
The essential processes for milk and cream are pasteurization (heat process), separation and homogenization (blending). By-products such as ice cream, butter and cottage cheese are blended, fermented, heated, and cooled to achieve the desired result. These processes are highly automated and include the packaging (glass, plastic and waxed cardboard cartons) and distribution of the product on a wholesale basis.
The processing of fruit juice is usually entirely automated. It includes the blending of fruit juice concentrates (generally imported) with water in large stainless steel tanks. The mixed product is then piped to packaging units which fill paper cartons ranging from 131 grams (8 oz.) to 454 milliliter (1 quart). The cartons are automatically sealed and transported by conveyor to a warehouse. Forklifts are used in the warehouse for stocking and loading the product.
The type of workers in this industry may consist of process operators, machine and equipment operators, inspectors, shipping and receiving personnel, maintenance staff, truck drivers, marketing and administrative personnel.
Underwriting Considerations:
Industry Custom Pricing: This industry was in ICP from January 1, 2010. Effective January 1, 2014 the industry has withdrawn from the Waiving Cost Relief Option. Effective for 2014 premiums, employers are eligible for cost relief for the costs related to the aggravation of a pre-existing condition.
There are still a few creameries left in the province that collect cream only from local farmers. Their main product is butter which is made in blocks and shipped to the dairy for further processing. These operations are classified in this industry.
Cheese manufacturing is also part of this industry.
Distribution conducted by the dairies, whether on a retail or wholesale basis, would be covered as part of the overall business and classified in this industry. Independent distributors, under contract to the dairies, who buy and resell dairy products and are eligible for their own coverage, are classified in industry 69916, Wholesale Food Distribution.
This industry also includes businesses which obtain the actual fruit from other sources and then process the fruit into fruit juice and package and distribute it to customers.
Rate Group History:
In 1993, a number of industry classifications encompassing a variety of food processing operations were grouped into this rate group. This rate group generally represents the common activities, equipment and risks associated with the processing, handling, packaging, and distribution of dairy products and other liquid food products.
Industry 11202, Fruit Juice Processing was consolidated into this industry on January 1, 2011.