Other wild edible products

cpc code 03230 covers the industry of harvesting and processing a variety of wild edible products. These include mushrooms, berries, nuts, and other foraged foods that are gathered from natural environments rather than cultivated. This industry plays an important role in providing supplementary food sources, as well as supporting traditional livelihoods and cultural practices in many regions. The output from this industry is often consumed by a range of downstream industries, including 10200 Processed and preserved fruit and vegetables, 10300 Grain mill and starch products, and 10800 Other food products n.e.c..

The production techniques in this industry involve the manual harvesting and collection of wild edible products. This typically includes foraging in forests, fields, and other natural areas to locate and gather the desired items. The collected products may then undergo basic processing such as cleaning, sorting, and drying or freezing to prepare them for sale or further processing.

The main inputs required for this industry are the natural environments where the wild edible products are found, as well as the labor and knowledge of experienced foragers. Specialized tools and equipment, such as baskets, knives, and drying racks, may also be used. The industry has relatively low capital requirements compared to many other food production sectors.

The main outputs of this industry are the wild edible products themselves, which are then sold to consumers or used as inputs for other food processing industries. These products may include mushrooms, berries, nuts, herbs, and other foraged items. The output from this industry is often consumed by 10200 Processed and preserved fruit and vegetables, 10300 Grain mill and starch products, and 10800 Other food products n.e.c..