UNSPSC 50322522: Dried lambert cherries

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

UNSPSC 50322522 Dried lambert cherries is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure primarily as ingredients for school nutrition programs and corrections facility food service operations. The recent solicitations show dried cherries and similar dried fruit products being bought as components within broader food commodities contracts rather than as standalone line items; the code appears most active when school districts and state corrections departments are sourcing preserved fruit for cafeteria preparation and inmate meal programs. Issuing bodies include school district nutrition departments (such as Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia), city boards of education (Bridgeport, Connecticut), and state agencies managing food procurement for corrections facilities (Texas Department of Criminal Justice) and general state food supply (State of Georgia). These jurisdictions solicit dried fruit products as part of larger, multi-category food and supplies RFPs and IFBs that also encompass proteins, dairy, grains, and fresh produce.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas based on recent postings. Hancock County Schools (Georgia) issued an IFB for fresh produce with a June 26, 2026 due date that specified multiple fruit categories, though specific mention of dried cherries did not appear in the posted summary. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases posted an IFB due June 26, 2026 for commodities supplying the Board of Education Nutrition Center, covering 115 line items of eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and fruit and vegetable products with no specific dried-cherry line item detailed. The State of Georgia posted an IFB due June 22, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with scope details in an attachment. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF due May 4, 2026 (extended via addendum from April 21) for cafeteria food products across 382 line items spanning proteins, specialty entrees, dairy, grains, beverages, and canned/fresh vegetables. TDCJ also issued Bid No. IW236532 for whole, pitted dried prunes in February 2026, indicating direct procurement of individual dried-fruit items for specific delivery locations. Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content apply to most school and state nutrition contracts.