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Food Processing


Note: This information applies to food processing establishments statewide, including in the Municipality of Anchorage.


About Food Processing

Food processing is a category of establishments that process food for wholesale distribution

The food processed is intended for human consumption and is distributed to a food service, market, or other consumer outlet.

Food processing establishments are regulated by the Alaska Food Code (18 AAC 31). Common food processing activities are listed below.

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Examples of Food Processing

Baked Goods
Baked food items, such as breads, cookies, rolls, muffins, pies, and cakes for wholesale distribution
Bottled Beverages
Bottled beverages, except water (See Ice and Bottled Water)
Coffee Roasting
Roasting coffee beans and packing whole or ground beans for sale or use at another location, wholesale sales
Curing, Acidification, Dehydration, Reduced Oxygen Packaging
Foods are produced using one or more of these methods
Ice and Bottled Water
Ice manufacturing, sealing water in bottles or other containers for distribution and human consumption
Jellies and Confections
Jams, jellies, syrups, or confections
Low Acid Food
Thermal processing and canning of low acid foods
Marijuana Manufacturing
Edible cannabis products and cannabis concentrates
Warehousing
Storing food items before distribution in a facility that is used primarily for storage and distribution activities
Other Processing
Food processing using methods not included above: Juicing, freezing, milling, fermenting, blending, and other activities

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