UNSPSC 50315803: Organic aurora plums

The variety of organic plums known as organic aurora plums

UNSPSC 50315803 Organic aurora plums is a Commodity-level code that captures fresh fruit procurement for school nutrition programs and other state and local food service operations. Recent solicitations show school districts buying fresh produce — including organic and conventional fruits and vegetables — as staples for child nutrition programs, farm-to-school initiatives, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) fulfillment. The code's nominal scope (organic aurora plums specifically) does not align closely with the breadth of actual procurement activity; state and local buyers are sourcing comprehensive fresh produce portfolios that span apples, bananas, berries, citrus, cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, root vegetables, and specialty items in both conventional and organic varieties. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and school boards — from independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan, McAllen, Austin, Hillsborough County) to county school systems (Glynn County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Douglas County, Bulloch County, Early County, Hancock County) — with occasional participation from state agencies and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles such as the GEC Buying Cooperative. School nutrition programs drive the volume, with multi-location delivery requirements spanning elementary through high school campuses.

Activity concentrates in the Southeast and Texas, with the most recent opportunities posted from Georgia (Liberty County, Glynn County, Muscogee County, Bulloch County, Early County, Hancock County, Savannah-Chatham, Douglas County), Texas (McAllen, Austin), Florida (Hillsborough County), and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan). Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (posted July 8, 2026; due July 29, 2026) with estimated annual contract value at $78,000 and weekly usage of 70–90 cases; the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts (due March 4, 2026) with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million combined; and Liberty County Board of Education's IFB for annual food products (due April 29, 2026) encompassing over 400 items including fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. Most solicitations are issued as RFB, RFP, IFB, or ITB notices with multi-month contract terms running July through June aligned to the school fiscal year. Pricing is typically line-item based or indexed to USDA market reports, delivery is weekly to multiple school sites, and Buy American, HACCP, traceability, and food safety certifications are standard compliance requirements.