UNSPSC 50325801: Dried amber jewel plums

The variety of plums known as amber jewel plums that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50325801 Dried amber jewel plums is a Commodity code representing a narrow product line that state and local governments procure almost exclusively through school nutrition programs and correctional facilities. The recent solicitations under this code show that state and local buyers are purchasing dried prunes and similar dried stone fruits as standardized food commodities for institutional meal service rather than specialty or value-added products. The issuing bodies are school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia and Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state correctional systems (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and state nutrition procurement offices (State of Georgia). These buyers source dried prunes in bulk quantities under firm-fixed pricing contracts, with specifications emphasizing USDA grade certification, sealed packaging in food-grade materials, and strict portion-size standardization. Delivery is required on FOB Destination terms to multiple institutional distribution points, and vendors must maintain HACCP compliance, E-Verify authorization, and commercial liability insurance.

Activity under this code appears concentrated in the South and reflects the institutional food-service procurement cycle. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products due May 4, 2026, and a separate solicitation (Bid No. IW236532) for whole, pitted, dried prunes (U.S. Grade B, 60-70 count size) in 25-pound boxes with a minimum order of 1,400 boxes for the Corpus Christi location, originally due February 20, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce with an extended scope that includes specialty dried fruits, due June 26, 2026, requiring delivery to three school sites. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut issued a broader commodities bid (BNB053266) due June 26, 2026, covering fruit and vegetable products for the Board of Education Nutrition Center. All recent school nutrition solicitations enforce the Buy American Provision requiring a minimum of 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content in processed products. The State of Georgia's May 15, 2026 solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products did not provide detailed line-item specifications in the summary available but represents additional state-level activity in the category.