UNSPSC 50321709: Dried lady finger banana

The variety of bananas known as lady finger banana that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50321709 Dried lady finger banana (Commodity) covers fresh and dried produce items that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and other institutional food service operations. The recent solicitations under this code show school districts and state agencies purchasing dried fruit and fresh produce as components of larger food-supply contracts. Hancock County Schools (Georgia) issued an IFB in June 2026 for over 200 line items of fresh produce for the 2026–27 school year, including apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty fruits, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Board of Education requested bids for 115 line items of commodities including fruit and vegetable products with an electronic submission deadline of June 26, 2026. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice procured whole, pitted dried prunes (U.S. Grade B, 60–70 count) in February 2026 and cafeteria food products spanning proteins, dairy, grains, canned and fresh vegetables, and fruits for six warehouse distribution points across five geographic areas. Issuing bodies include school districts, state departments of education and criminal justice, and city boards of education; the State of Georgia also solicited food supplies and other kitchen products in May 2026.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, and Connecticut. Hancock County Schools (Georgia), the City of Bridgeport (Connecticut), the State of Georgia, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice all posted opportunities between April and June 2026. All school nutrition and institutional food contracts require compliance with the Buy American provision under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products), USDA grade standards or certification, HACCP plans with 24-hour recall accessibility, E-Verify authorization, debarment verification, and comprehensive insurance including commercial general liability coverage. Contract periods typically run one year with optional renewals at the issuing body's discretion. Delivery is required to specified institutional locations with firm, fixed pricing and prepaid freight on pallets; payment terms range from Net 30 to Net 45 days.