UNSPSC 50322900: Dried dates

The oblong edible fruit of a palm (phoenix dactylifera) that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50322900 Dried dates is a Class code that captures school nutrition, correctional facility foodservice, and state procurement of shelf-stable and fresh produce for institutional cafeteria operations. Recent solicitations show school districts and state correctional agencies sourcing fresh produce, dried fruits, and cafeteria staples — ranging from fresh apples, berries, and leafy greens for school meal programs to dried prunes and comprehensive cafeteria commodity packages for prison foodservice. The issuing bodies include county and city school boards, state departments of criminal justice, and state purchasing divisions acting on behalf of multiple agencies. All recent opportunities enforce Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic agricultural commodity content (typically 51 percent for processed products), USDA grade and quality standards, HACCP or equivalent food-safety compliance, and proof of USDA/FDA regulatory conformance.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Hancock County Schools (Georgia) issued an IFB on June 10, 2026 (due June 26) for fresh produce across over 200 line items — apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, and specialty fruits — with delivery to three school sites and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited commodities for the Board of Education Nutrition Center via IFB (due June 26, 2026) covering eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and fruit and vegetable products under MBE/CBE opportunity, with payment terms of Net 45 days and electronic submission through the OpenGov Procurement Portal. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, issued an IFB on May 4, 2026 for cafeteria food products spanning 382 line items (proteins, frozen entrees, dairy, grains, and produce) to multiple TDCJ warehouse locations statewide, with responses due May 4, 2026 (extended via Addendum No. 2). TDCJ also issued a focused IFB (Bid No. IW236532) for whole pitted dried prunes in U.S. Grade B quality, 60-70 count size, with a minimum order of 1,400 boxes per delivery area and a revised due date of February 20, 2026.