Top USDA roasted nuts and peanut butter manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $94.0M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 311911, up 3.8% from $90.5M in the preceding 12 months. 21 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 7 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 311911
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 | Grower Direct NUT Company, Inc. | $22.1M | −$20K | 23.5% | New |
| 2 | American Blanching Company, LLC | $17.7M | $8.3M | 18.9% | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Stutz Packing Company | $10.2M | $39.4M | 10.9% | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Alpine Pacific NUT Co Inc | $8.3M | $0 | 8.9% | New |
| 5 | Algood Food Co | $7.8M | $7.9M | 8.3% | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | South Georgia Pecan Company | $7.5M | $0 | 7.9% | New |
| 7 | Guidry Liason Group, Inc. | $3.9M | −$80K | 4.1% | New |
| 8 | SAN Joaquin Figs Inc | $3.5M | $12.5M | 3.7% | ▼ 6 |
| 9 | Severn Peanut Co Inc | $2.5M | $4.2M | 2.6% | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Diamond Foods, LLC | $2.3M | −$10K | 2.5% | New |
| 11 | Sunshine Peanut Company | $1.7M | $504K | 1.8% | — |
| 12 | Premium Peanut LLC | $1.6M | $638K | 1.7% | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | Birdsong Corporation | $1.4M | $0 | 1.5% | New |
| 14 | Goodness Ingredients, LLC | $980K | $0 | 1.0% | New |
| 15 | Pearl Crop, Inc. | $652K | −$40K | 0.7% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Grower Direct NUT Company, Inc.−$20K → $22.1M (+$22.1M) · now #1
- American Blanching Company, LLC$8.3M → $17.7M (+$9.4M) · now #2
- Alpine Pacific NUT Co Inc$0 → $8.3M (+$8.3M) · now #4
Largest declines
- Stutz Packing Company$39.4M → $10.2M (−$29.2M) · now #3
- SAN Joaquin Figs Inc$12.5M → $3.5M (−$9.0M) · now #8
- Tabatchnick Fine Foods Inc$6.6M → $0 (−$6.6M) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
3 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Birdsong Corporation | Jul 6, 2026 | $1.4M |
| Goodness Ingredients, LLC | Apr 17, 2026 | $980K |
| Golden Peanut Company, LLC | Feb 3, 2026 | $555K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Marketing Service | $58.1M | $51.9M | Up $6.2M (11.9%) |
| Food and Nutrition Service | $35.8M | $38.6M | Down $2.8M (7.2%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123J1426C0938 | Stutz Packing Company COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011226/4100034006/WALNUT ENG PCS CTN-24/1 LB,PECAN PIECES PKG-24/1 LB | $3.7M | Nov 15, 2026 |
| 123J1426C0934 | Grower Direct NUT Company, Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011226/4100034002/WALNUT ENG PCS CTN-24/1 LB | $4.4M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| 123J1426C0937 | South Georgia Pecan Company COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011226/4100034005/PECAN PIECES PKG-24/1 LB | $7.5M | Dec 15, 2026 |
| 123J1426C0939 | Stutz Packing Company COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011226/4100034007/WALNUT ENG PCS CTN-24/1 LB,PECAN PIECES PKG-24/1 LB | $1.9M | Dec 15, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1742 | American Blanching Company, LLC COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011456/4100034802/PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTH JAR-12/16 OZ,K PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTH JAR-12/16 OZ | $6.8M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1389 | Alpine Pacific NUT Co Inc COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011363/4100034449/WALNUT ENG PCS CTN-24/1 LB | $2.2M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C2059 | Diamond Foods, LLC COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011504/4100035119/WALNUT ENG PCS CTN-24/1 LB | $2.3M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 123J1426C2058 | Alpine Pacific NUT Co Inc COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011504/4100035118/WALNUT ENG PCS CTN-24/1 LB | $6.2M | Apr 30, 2027 |
| 123J1426C2063 | Stutz Packing Company COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011504/4100035123/WALNUT ENG PCS CTN-24/1 LB | $2.4M | Apr 30, 2027 |
| 123J1426C2062 | Grower Direct NUT Company, Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011504/4100035122/WALNUT ENG PCS CTN-24/1 LB | $17.6M | Apr 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 311911?
In the latest 12 months, Grower Direct NUT Company, Inc. ($22.1M), American Blanching Company, LLC ($17.7M), Stutz Packing Company ($10.2M) received the most USDA obligations for roasted nuts and peanut butter manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 86.2% of positive obligations, and Grower Direct NUT Company, Inc. alone held 23.5%. 3 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 311911 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 123J1426C0938 (Stutz Packing Company, $3.7M obligated), ending Nov 15, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
NAICS 311911 across all agencies
DoD · NAICS 311911
$14.7MFigures 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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