UNSPSC 50323435: Dried fantasy grapes

The variety of table grapes known as fantasy grapes that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50323435 Dried fantasy grapes is a Commodity code that represents dried specialty fruit products procured by state and local jurisdictions for institutional food service, particularly school nutrition programs and correctional facilities. State and local governments buy dried fruits under this code primarily as components within broader food-service commodity purchases; however, recent opportunities show that dried fruits appear most prominently in standalone or embedded line items within larger fresh-produce and cafeteria-food solicitations, where they compete alongside fresh alternatives. School districts and state correctional agencies constitute the primary buying bodies, with school nutrition programs emphasizing compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed items) and HACCP food-safety certifications. Institutional food buyers typically specify case sizes, unit counts, shelf-life requirements, and USDA grade standards, with firm fixed pricing required for contract terms running twelve months or longer.

Recent activity shows a geographic concentration in the Southeast and South, with notable opportunities from Hancock County Schools in Georgia (Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce with a June 26, 2026 response date), the State of Georgia statewide food procurement (due June 22, 2026), and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) serving multiple warehouse locations across Texas (IFB 304T-26-300CF, response extended to May 4, 2026). The Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut also solicited commodities including fruit and vegetable products on June 26, 2026. A Texas TDCJ standalone bid for whole, pitted, dried prunes (Bid IW236532, minimum order 1,400 boxes) illustrates direct dried-fruit procurement within the code's scope, though that opportunity closed February 20, 2026. School districts and state agencies consistently require electronic submission, three-month to twelve-month lead times before response deadlines, and award authority to single or multiple vendors based on lowest-responsive-bidder or best-value criteria. Opportunities typically include requirements for vendor references, insurance documentation, and regulatory compliance certifications.