UNSPSC 50322530: Dried royal ann cherries

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

UNSPSC 50322530 Dried royal ann cherries is a Commodity code that covers dried fruit products procured by state and local governments primarily for school meal programs and correctional facilities. Recent opportunities reveal that state and local buyers are purchasing dried fruits as components of broader food-supply contracts rather than as standalone line items; the code captures specialty dried fruit alongside fresh produce, processed foods, and institutional food staples. Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state departments (Georgia), and state correctional systems (Texas Department of Criminal Justice). The mix skews heavily toward K–12 school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas, with Texas showing particular frequency through TDCJ procurement cycles. Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Schools Nutrition Fresh Produce (IFB posted June 10, 2026, sealed bids due June 26, 2026) spanning 200-plus fresh and specialty produce line items with delivery to three school sites; the City of Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center commodities bid (IFB posted June 2, 2026, due June 26, 2026) covering 115 line items including fruit and vegetable products with Buy American compliance required at 51 percent domestic content minimum; and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice cafeteria food products procurement (IFB posted May 4, 2026, extended to May 4, 2026 response deadline via Addendum No. 2) encompassing approximately 382 line items across proteins, dairy, grains, beverages, and produce categories with FOB destination delivery to six TDCJ distribution points across Texas. All solicitations emphasize USDA compliance, HACCP plans or equivalent food safety certifications, firm fixed pricing including transportation, and contract terms running through mid-2027 with optional renewals. Buy American provisions are standard across school-nutrition solicitations.