Top USDA breakfast cereal manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $46.4M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 311230, down 2.5% from $47.6M in the preceding 12 months. 7 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 3 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Agriculture. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top USDA contractors for NAICS 311230
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Baking Company, Inc. | $23.3M | $27.4M | 50.3% | — |
| 2 | Post Consumer Brands, LLC | $11.6M | $9.8M | 25.1% | — |
| 3 | DE Lune Corp | $6.2M | $4.5M | 13.4% | — |
| 4 | Dixie Lily Foods, Inc. | $2.7M | $251K | 5.9% | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Grain Millers, Inc. | $2.0M | $4.5M | 4.4% | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Bay Valley Foods LLC | $299K | $875K | 0.7% | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Commercial Lynks, Inc | $180K | $231K | 0.4% | — |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Dixie Lily Foods, Inc.$251K → $2.7M (+$2.5M) · now #4
- Post Consumer Brands, LLC$9.8M → $11.6M (+$1.8M) · now #2
- DE Lune Corp$4.5M → $6.2M (+$1.7M) · now #3
Largest declines
- East Baking Company, Inc.$27.4M → $23.3M (−$4.1M) · now #1
- Grain Millers, Inc.$4.5M → $2.0M (−$2.4M) · now #5
- Bay Valley Foods LLC$875K → $299K (−$576K) · now #6
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Agriculture, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Nutrition Service | $46.4M | $47.6M | Down $1.2M (2.5%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123J1426C1151 | DE Lune Corp COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011290/4100034219/OATS ROLLED PKG-12/18 OZ | $1.2M | Dec 15, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1150 | DE Lune Corp COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011290/4100034218/FARINA WHEAT PKG-10/18 OZ | $1.1M | Dec 15, 2026 |
| 123J1426F1485 | East Baking Company, Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011409/4400002604/4100034545/CEREAL WT BRAN FLKS 1344 PKG - 14/20 OZ,CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2016 PKG-12/16.4OZ,CEREAL CORN FLKS 1248 PKG-12/18… | $7.0M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1147 | Dixie Lily Foods, Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011290/4100034215/OATS ROLLED PKG-12/18 OZ | $1.7M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1149 | DE Lune Corp COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011290/4100034217/FARINA WHEAT PKG-10/18 OZ | $1.1M | Dec 31, 2026 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 311230?
In the latest 12 months, East Baking Company, Inc. ($23.3M), Post Consumer Brands, LLC ($11.6M), DE Lune Corp ($6.2M) received the most USDA obligations for breakfast cereal manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and East Baking Company, Inc. alone held 50.3%. 0 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 311230 contracts ending soon?
5 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 123J1426C1151 (DE Lune Corp, $1.2M obligated), ending Dec 15, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
Figures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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