UNSPSC 50315504: Organic date plum persimmon

The variety of organic persimmons known as organic date plum persimmon

UNSPSC 50315504 Organic date plum persimmon, a Commodity code, covers fresh produce supply to state and local public bodies, though recent solicitations reveal that state and local governments are purchasing a much broader spectrum of fresh fruits and vegetables than the code's narrow name suggests. School districts, county parks departments, and regional health care coalitions are the primary buyers, soliciting everything from bulk commodity fruits (bananas, apples, berries, citrus) and vegetables (broccoli, carrots, peppers, leafy greens) to specialty and processed-ready produce for student meal programs, park concessions, and healthcare facilities. The work involves vendor responsibility for delivery logistics, food-safety compliance (HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, debarment certification), temperature control, and quality assurance, with contracts typically running one school or fiscal year with renewal options. Recent solicitations show school districts emphasizing domestic sourcing, organic and low-sodium options, and local sourcing within 400 miles, while counties and healthcare coalitions focus on reliability, competitive pricing, and compliance with health and agricultural regulations.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing bodies. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) has posted separate RFBs for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for a USDA-funded program (5,900 servings weekly, sourced within 400 miles of Madison, due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce across multiple varieties (due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027). Bartow County School System (Georgia) solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (RFP due June 22, 2026, anticipated award July 20, 2026). Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including fresh produce (due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including fresh food and beverage concessions (due March 6, 2025). Marion Health Care Coalition pursued produce proposals for the 2026–2027 period (due August 21, 2026). Georgia also posted a statewide food and supplies procurement (due June 22, 2026) with full scope in an attached document. The geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia (three school districts plus the state), with Wisconsin and Florida also active.