UNSPSC 50304433: Ponkan bantangas mandarin oranges

The variety of mandarin oranges and tangerines known as ponkan bantangas mandarin oranges

UNSPSC 50304433 Ponkan bantangas mandarin oranges is a Commodity code that describes fresh citrus fruit, but state and local procurement activity under this specific code is sparse and does not align with recent solicitation patterns. The recent opportunities in the dataset show broad demand for fresh produce — including citrus, apples, bananas, berries, root vegetables, and leafy greens — but none explicitly name mandarin oranges or ponkan varieties. State and local governments purchase fresh produce primarily through school districts (breakfast and lunch programs), correctional and mental health facilities, senior services, and child care providers. The issuing bodies include state departments of corrections and mental health, county and municipal school boards, county and city governments, and specialized providers such as Head Start and senior centers. Work solicited under the broader produce category (UNSPSC 50000000–50300000) spans weekly or bi-weekly deliveries of mixed fresh fruits and vegetables to central warehouses or individual sites, compliance with USDA and CACFP nutrition standards, maintenance of cold-chain logistics, and HACCP food safety documentation.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, Connecticut, and Mississippi, with school districts and state agencies as the dominant buyers. Representative solicitations include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's fresh fruit and vegetable procurement for Snyder and Wynne food warehouses (due October 14, 2026, IW267420 and IW267411); Madison Metropolitan School District's petite banana bid (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, $78,000 estimated value); Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce for 2026–27 (IFB SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026); and DeSoto County School District's fresh produce distribution (due June 22, 2026, bi-annual cost-plus-fee model). Mandarin oranges or ponkan varieties do not appear in any of these solicitations; citrus activity is limited to generic apples and oranges as line items within broader produce contracts. Vendors pursuing this code should monitor school nutrition and institutional food service RFPs and RFQs for produce mixed with other commodities rather than expect standalone mandarin orange solicitations.