UNSPSC 50322800: Dried currants

The type of fruit known as currants that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50322800 Dried currants is a Class code covering dehydrated and processed currant products sourced by state and local food service operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect procurement of commodity food products for school nutrition programs, state correctional facilities, and institutional cafeterias, though the recent opportunities show limited direct currant procurement and instead emphasize a broader range of dried fruits, fresh produce, and protein-based food items. School districts and state departments of education dominate the issuing-body mix, supplemented by state correctional and criminal justice agencies and municipal education departments. These jurisdictions purchase processed and fresh food commodities under federal Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic content thresholds (typically 51 percent for processed items) and adherence to USDA grade standards.

Georgia, Texas, and Connecticut show the most recent solicitation activity under this code tier. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for fresh produce for the 2026–27 school year due June 26, 2026, encompassing over 200 line items of fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, and specialty produce delivered to three school sites. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases sought bids for commodities to supply the Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center (IFB BNB053266, due June 26, 2026), with 115 line items across eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and fruit and vegetable products under MBE/CBE certification eligibility. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) procured whole, pitted dried prunes (Bid IW236532, due February 20, 2026) in U.S. Grade B quality, 60–70 count size, 1,400 boxes minimum to the Corpus location. A State of Georgia food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation (IFB PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026) covered additional commodity categories with full scope details in attached documentation. All school nutrition contracts required vendor HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, debarment certification, and proof of liability insurance coverage.