UNSPSC 50102511: Walnuts, shelled

A tree nut with the shell removed.

UNSPSC 50102511 Walnuts, shelled (Commodity) represents a narrow product line within institutional food procurement, but recent state and local solicitations show minimal demand specifically for this commodity. The opportunities posted under this code actually span broad grocery supply contracts for school districts, health and human services facilities, and state institutions—covering hundreds of line items including produce, meats, dairy, grains, and prepared foods. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, Rockwood R-VI in Missouri, Douglas County in Georgia) alongside state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Department of Human Services, Georgia Department of Education) and special-purpose purchasing cooperatives (GEC Buying Cooperative). These buyers consolidate food procurement across multiple schools or service locations and typically establish master supply contracts with firm pricing for 12-month periods, often with renewal options.

The recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Virginia, with solicitations posted between January and June 2026. Representative opportunities include Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026) serving 45 schools plus distribution kitchens with weekly deliveries and a requirement for minimum three-year food-delivery experience; Douglas County School System's Food Supply and Distribution Services RFP (due February 18, 2026) for a $9 million annual contract covering 32,000 daily meals across 32 schools; Rockwood R-VI School District's Child Nutrition Services Grocery Items RFP (due April 29, 2026) spanning over 900 line items for approximately 6,900 lunch participants; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026) for food and consumables to supply state-supported living centers, with historical annual spending of $1.5 million. The code shows little evidence of shelled walnuts as a primary procurement focus; opportunities are tagged to this code but reflect general grocery supply rather than specialty nut procurement.