UNSPSC 50302532: Royal cherries

The variety of cherries known as royal cherries

UNSPSC 50302532 Royal cherries is a Commodity code describing fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments. Recent activity shows the code is being used to tag a much broader category of fresh produce solicitations — fresh fruits and vegetables across schools, correctional facilities, mental health centers, senior centers, and regional parks — rather than cherries specifically. The work being solicited includes bi-weekly and weekly deliveries of produce (apples, bananas, leafy greens, root vegetables, tomatoes, peppers, onions, lettuce, and berries) meeting USDA standards and CACFP compliance. Issuing bodies span state departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections and Department of Mental Health), county school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Dougherty County, Bryan County, Early County, Hancock County, DeSoto County, Bartow County, Collier County), cities (Bridgeport, San Antonio, Edinburg), and specialized entities (Head Start programs, senior services divisions). The code shows heavy clustering among school nutrition programs conducting annual or school-year procurements; correctional and mental health facilities conducting regular supply contracts; and some recreational and senior-services operations. Pricing structures vary from firm fixed pricing to cost-plus-fee models, with many requiring F.O.B. Destination delivery, no fuel surcharges, and multiple-vendor awards permitted.

The geographic spread is concentrated in the South — Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin, Mississippi, and Connecticut — with activity heaviest in Georgia school districts and Texas state facilities. Recent representative opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's fresh fruit and vegetable supply solicitations for the Palestine and Wynne Food Warehouses (IFB, October 14, 2026 response dates), the Madison Metropolitan School District's petite banana and fresh fruit & vegetable snack bids (RFB 4162 and 4163, July 29, 2026), the Dougherty County Board of Education's fresh produce bid covering 40 line items for 24 schools (sealed bid, June 16, 2026), and Bryan County Schools' fresh produce procurement for the 2026-2027 school year (sealed bid, May 27, 2026). Collier County's Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park includes produce supply as part of concession operations (March 6, 2025 response date with local-vendor preference). Buy American provisions and prevailing wage compliance are common requirements, particularly in school and corrections settings. Insurance, HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, and debarment verification are standard conditions across these opportunities.