UNSPSC 50325874: Dried saphire plums

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

UNSPSC 50325874 Dried sapphire plums, a Commodity code, covers dried fruit products procured by state and local jurisdictions for institutional food service — primarily school nutrition programs and correctional facilities. State and local governments buy dried plums and similar dried fruit under this code as shelf-stable components of cafeteria meal service, often bundled with fresh produce, dairy, proteins, and other staple food items in larger nutrition or food-supply contracts. The buying base spans school districts, state departments of education, state correctional agencies, and municipal boards of education, with school nutrition programs appearing as the predominant customer segment in recent solicitations.

Recent activity shows school districts and state agencies across the South and Texas actively procuring dried fruit as part of broader food-supply contracts. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026, with bids due June 26, 2026, for over 200 line items of fresh produce and related items for the 2026–27 school year, with delivery to three school sites. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases posted IFB BNB053266 on June 2, 2026, due June 26, 2026, for 115 line items of commodities including fruit and vegetable products for the Board of Education Nutrition Center. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF on May 4, 2026, for cafeteria food products spanning approximately 382 line items across five geographic areas, with firm pricing through August 31, 2027, plus two optional one-year renewals. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) with a due date of June 22, 2026. These contracts typically enforce Buy American provisions requiring at least 51 percent domestic content for processed products and mandate delivery on FOB Destination terms with firm pricing for the contract period.