UNSPSC 50322504: Dried bing cherries

The variety of cherries known as bing cherries that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50322504 Dried bing cherries is a Commodity code that captures specialty dried fruit procurement by state and local agencies, though recent solicitations show the code is rarely used in a manner directly aligned with its nominal scope. State and local governments purchasing under this code primarily source dried fruits and related snack products for detention facilities, correctional foodservice operations, and school nutrition programs. The issuing bodies span county sheriffs' departments (correctional facilities), school districts of varying sizes, and state departments of corrections. Unlike broader dried-fruit and snack categories, procurement activity under this specific Commodity code is sparse and concentrated in a narrow set of use cases.

Recent activity includes the County of Santa Clara issuing ITB-PRC-FY26-0617 in January 2026 for dried fruits and nuts (dried raisins, cranberries, tropical fruit mix, walnuts, and pecans in bulk) to supply the Elmwood Correctional Facility, with sealed bids due February 5, 2026, and a five-year contract term at fixed pricing for Year 1. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued Bid No. IW236532 for whole, pitted, dried prunes (U.S. Grade B, 60-70 count) in February 2026. Beyond correctional foodservice, activity is minimal — the broader categories of fresh produce, grocery items, and general food supply dominate school nutrition RFPs and IFBs across Georgia, Missouri, Connecticut, Virginia, and Texas, but dried cherries specifically do not surface in the recent solicitations reviewed. Geographic concentration is limited to California (Santa Clara County) and Texas (TDCJ) for dried-fruit procurement matching this code's scope, with no visible recent activity in other states. The code appears underutilized relative to wider food-commodity families; vendors pursuing this Commodity should focus on correctional facility foodservice and specialty snack supply chains rather than expect regular school district demand.