Is it mandatory to include the google_product_category attribute?

It is optional, but highly recommended because it helps Google accurately categorize your items and improves ad performance.

Should I use the ID or the full path for the category?

You can use either the numeric ID 5102 or the full path string. The ID is often preferred because it is language-independent.

Can I use my own category names instead of the Google taxonomy?

Yes, you can continue to use your own internal classifications in the product_type attribute, but google_product_category must strictly follow the official Google list.

Google product category

Concession Food Containers

Category ID5102

Full path for the feedBusiness & Industrial > Food Service > Concession Food Containers

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Great Value Foam 3-Compartment Hinged Lid Take-Out Containers
ECOLipak 3-Compartment To Go Boxes
Disposable Kraft Brown Paper Take Out Containers
Jolly Chef Rectangular Kraft Takeout Boxes with PET Lids
Gusto Paper Food Containers With Vented Lids
Stock Your Home Plastic Clamshell Takeout
Direct Textile Store To Go Clam Shell Disposable Food Containers
Restaurantware Aluminum Take Out Container with Paper Lid
Choice Heavy-Duty Translucent Plastic Deli Container and Lid Combo Pack
Handi-Foil Meal Prep Pans with Board Lids
Responsible Products Paper Food Container
Disposable Kraft Takeout Boxes
MT Products Black MFPP Meal Prep Containers
Sugarcane Bagasse 3 Compartment Clamshell Container
Stock Your Home Take Out Food Containers Microwaveable Kraft Brown Take Out Boxes

Understanding Category 5102

Concession Food Containers, identified by Google product category ID 5102, is a specific classification within the Business & Industrial sector. This category is reserved for containers designed for the professional service, transport, and temporary storage of prepared food items in a commercial or concession setting.

Products in This Category

This category encompasses various disposable and semi-rigid containers used to hold meals for transit. Based on products found in the US market, this includes items such as:

Foam and plastic clamshell take-out containers
Multi-compartment meal prep boxes
Disposable kraft paper boxes with lids
Aluminum meal prep pans with board covers
Translucent deli-style containers with matching lids
Vented paper containers for hot food

What Belongs Elsewhere

This category is specifically for concession-style food containers and does not overlap with broader food service supplies. If your products are intended for general dining room service, they should be categorized under Disposable Tableware or Disposable Serveware. Products used for transporting food in bulk or specialized bakery items belong under Take-Out Containers or Bakery Boxes respectively. Items like vending machines, bus tubs, food service carts, and sneeze guards are distinct categories under the parent Food Service hierarchy and should not be placed here.

Implementing the Category

To assign this category in your feed, use either the numeric ID 5102 or the full path: Business & Industrial > Food Service > Concession Food Containers. While the attribute is optional, providing it ensures accurate categorization, as Google's automated systems may otherwise misclassify your inventory. Remember that product_type remains your own internal organizational tool and cannot replace this mandatory taxonomy path.

Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory to include the google_product_category attribute?: It is optional, but highly recommended because it helps Google accurately categorize your items and improves ad performance.
Should I use the ID or the full path for the category?: You can use either the numeric ID 5102 or the full path string. The ID is often preferred because it is language-independent.
Can I use my own category names instead of the Google taxonomy?: Yes, you can continue to use your own internal classifications in the product_type attribute, but google_product_category must strictly follow the official Google list.

This category in other languages

ru: Бизнес и промышленность > Общественное питание > Рекламные пищевые контейнеры
uk: Бізнес та промисловість > Громадське харчування > Рекламні харчові контейнери