UNSPSC 50325901: Dried foothill pomegranates

The variety of pomegranates known as foothill pomegranates that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50325901 Dried foothill pomegranates, a Commodity code, describes dried fruit products that state and local governments purchase for school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show school districts and state agencies acquiring dried and fresh produce as components of broader food-service contracts rather than purchasing dried pomegranates as a standalone line item. The Hancock County Board of Education's June 2026 IFB for fresh produce spanning the 2026–27 school year enumerated over 200 line items including apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus fruits, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and specialty items such as kiwis, mangos, papayas, and starfruit, with delivery to three school locations and firm pricing through June 30, 2027. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases similarly solicited commodities for the Board of Education Nutrition Center in June 2026, covering 115 line items across eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and fruit and vegetable products. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued an IFB in May 2026 for cafeteria food products spanning approximately 382 line items including proteins, frozen entrees, dairy, grains, beverages, canned and fresh vegetables, and fruits. Both school nutrition and institutional corrections food-service operations represent the primary buying universe under this code.

Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education), state procurement divisions acting on behalf of state agencies (Georgia and Texas), and city purchasing departments. Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas, with the most recent solicitations posted between April and June 2026. Hancock County Schools' IFB closed June 26, 2026, with bid opening scheduled June 29, 2026, requiring HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, and debarment verification. The City of Bridgeport's June 26, 2026 deadline applied MBE/CBE certifications under local ordinance and required electronic submission through the OpenGov Procurement Portal. The Texas TDCJ's IFB for cafeteria food products extended to May 4, 2026, after two addenda, with delivery to six distribution points and awards made by line item based on best value. All solicitations incorporated Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products, firm fixed pricing through the contract term, and Net 30 to Net 45 payment terms. No recent solicitations named dried pomegranates explicitly; the code shows limited direct activity in current state and local procurement.