UNSPSC 50325503: Dried chapote/black persimmon

The variety of persimmons known as chapote/black persimmon that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50325503 Dried chapote/black persimmon is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity spans a much broader range of dried fruits and fresh produce than its nominal title suggests. School districts and state departments are soliciting under this code for fresh produce including apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus fruits, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and specialty items, as well as for dried fruits such as prunes. Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state departments (Georgia and Texas), and corrections agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice). The work being bought is commodity-level food supply for institutional cafeterias and nutrition programs, with contracts typically running twelve months and requiring compliance with Buy American provisions mandating minimum domestic content, HACCP food safety plans, and USDA grade certification.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Hancock County Schools Nutrition (Georgia) posted an IFB on June 10, 2026, for fresh produce across over 200 line items with delivery to three school sites and a response deadline of June 26, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (Connecticut) issued an IFB on June 2, 2026, for 115 line items of food commodities including eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and produce for the Board of Education Nutrition Center, also due June 26, 2026, with MBE/CBE certifications applicable. The State of Georgia posted an IFB on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026, for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with full scope in an attached document. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, procuring for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF on May 4, 2026, for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products spanning proteins, frozen entrees, dairy, grains, and produce with firm pricing and FOB Destination delivery to six TDCJ distribution points; the response deadline was extended to May 4, 2026. An earlier TDCJ solicitation (Bid No. IW236532) for dried prunes in 60-70 count size with a minimum order of 1,400 boxes had a due date of February 20, 2026.