UNSPSC 50102508: Almonds, in shell

A tree nut still in its shell.

UNSPSC 50102508 Almonds, in shell is a Commodity code covering the procurement of tree nuts specifically for institutional food service and child nutrition programs. State and local governments buy almonds as a component of broader grocery supply contracts—integrated into meal planning for school districts, state health and human services facilities, and institutional cafeteria operations. The recent opportunities show almonds appearing as one line item within larger food procurement solicitations rather than as standalone purchases; they are sourced as part of comprehensive snack, ingredient, and produce supply agreements that serve daily meal programs across hundreds of student and resident populations. School districts are the dominant issuing bodies under this code, followed by state health and human services agencies managing residential facilities and institutional dining.

The code shows activity concentrated in the Southeast and Upper Midwest. Georgia hosts the highest volume of recent activity, with the Douglas County School System issuing RFPs for fresh produce and eggs and food supply and distribution services covering 30 school districts and approximately $13.4 million in combined estimated annual spend (PE64810NONST2026000000047 and PE64810NONST2026000000046, due March 4 and February 18, 2026, respectively). Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia issued a Master Grocery K-12 IFB (2000004323, due April 27, 2026) covering delivery to 45 schools plus distribution kitchens. Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri solicited grocery items for the 2026–27 school year including over 900 line items across multiple categories (CHILDNUTRITIONSERVICESGROCERYITEMS20262027, due April 29, 2026). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured food and consumable products for the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026, with historical annual spend of $1.5 million). Illinois and Georgia also posted recent weekly food supply orders. All identified opportunities use firm fixed pricing, require compliance with Buy American Act or USDA standards, demand three to five years of documented supplier experience, and impose delivery-frequency and cold-chain requirements consistent with institutional food service operations.