Top USDA perishable prepared food manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $216.1M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 311991, down 14.6% from $252.9M in the preceding 12 months. 56 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 10 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 311991
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 | Wescott Agri Products, Inc | $39.2M | $30.2M | 18.2% | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Bushmans' Inc. | $23.5M | $15.4M | 10.9% | ▲ 3 |
| 3 | DLF Packing LLC | $21.3M | $2.7M | 9.8% | ▲ 18 |
| 4 | All-American Farms Inc | $20.8M | $11.5M | 9.6% | ▲ 5 |
| 5 | Mccain Foods USA, Inc. | $16.1M | $8.5M | 7.5% | ▲ 6 |
| 6 | Horizon Marketing, Inc. | $16.0M | $27.5M | 7.4% | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | Fruta Royal, LLC | $14.3M | $9.1M | 6.6% | ▲ 3 |
| 8 | Delray Holm & Sons, Inc | $11.3M | $22.4M | 5.2% | ▼ 4 |
| 9 | RJB Produce, Inc. | $7.1M | $4.1M | 3.3% | ▲ 7 |
| 10 | Kingsburg Orchards | $6.6M | $2.2M | 3.1% | ▲ 13 |
| 11 | Trinity Fruit Company, Inc. | $6.1M | $12.2M | 2.8% | ▼ 4 |
| 12 | Peterson Farms Inc | $5.5M | $4.9M | 2.5% | ▲ 2 |
| 13 | Four Star Sales, Inc. | $5.3M | $32.0M | 2.5% | ▼ 12 |
| 14 | Farm Fresh First LLC | $4.8M | $2.7M | 2.2% | ▲ 6 |
| 15 | RPE, LLC | $2.2M | $114K | 1.0% | ▲ 40 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- DLF Packing LLC$2.7M → $21.3M (+$18.5M) · now #3
- All-American Farms Inc$11.5M → $20.8M (+$9.3M) · now #4
- Wescott Agri Products, Inc$30.2M → $39.2M (+$9.1M) · now #1
Largest declines
- Four Star Sales, Inc.$32.0M → $5.3M (−$26.7M) · now #13
- Moonlight Sales Corporation$13.9M → $1.4M (−$12.6M) · now #18
- Anthony Vineyards, Inc.$12.1M → $480K (−$11.7M) · now #28
New to this market
7 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Jewel Marketing & Agribusiness LLC | Feb 18, 2026 | $613K |
| Laut Farms LLC | Jul 14, 2026 | $344K |
| Green Meadow Farms Inc | May 5, 2026 | $100K |
| GPC Consolidated Reporting | Jul 25, 2026 | $66K |
| Potato Services of Michigan Inc | Dec 8, 2025 | $61K |
| Apple Ridge Farms, L.L.C | Aug 13, 2026 | $23K |
| TW Logistics, LLC | Jun 10, 2026 | $19K |
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 | $209.5M | $234.9M | Down $25.3M (10.8%) |
| Food and Nutrition Service | $6.2M | $18.0M | Down $11.8M (65.5%) |
| Forest Service | $308K | $47K | Up $261K (560.0%) |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $44K | $49K | Down $4K (9.2%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123J1426C1343 | Fruta Royal, LLC COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011339/4100034403/GRAPES VARIETY FRESH CTN-19 LB | $3.7M | Dec 2, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1339 | Wescott Agri Products, Inc COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011339/4100034399/GRAPES VARIETY FRESH CTN-19 LB | $5.4M | Dec 16, 2026 |
| 123J1426F1261 | Delray Holm & Sons, Inc COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011198/4400002556/4100034321/POTATO FOR PROCESS INTO DEHY PRD-BULK,POTATO BULK FOR PROCESS FRZ | $8.7M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426F1259 | Bushmans' Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011198/4400002555/4100034319/POTATO BULK FOR PROCESS FRZ | $3.7M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C2033 | Bushmans' Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035093/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $3.6M | Feb 3, 2027 |
| 123J1426C2034 | Bushmans' Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035094/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $3.0M | Mar 17, 2027 |
| 123J1426C1705 | Peterson Farms Inc COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011405/4100034765/APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING - BULK | $2.8M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 123J1426C1931 | Wescott Agri Products, Inc COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011493/4100034991/GRAPEFRUIT FRESH CTN-34-39 LB | $3.3M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 123J1426C2035 | Bushmans' Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035095/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $3.9M | Apr 28, 2027 |
| 123J1426C1944 | Fruta Royal, LLC COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011494/4100035004/ORANGES CTN-34-39 LB | $2.7M | Jun 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 311991?
In the latest 12 months, Wescott Agri Products, Inc ($39.2M), Bushmans' Inc. ($23.5M), DLF Packing LLC ($21.3M) received the most USDA obligations for perishable prepared food manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 75.2% of positive obligations, and Wescott Agri Products, Inc alone held 18.2%. 7 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 311991 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 123J1426C1343 (Fruta Royal, LLC, $3.7M obligated), ending Dec 2, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$17.2MFigures 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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