UNSPSC 50325907: Dried purple velvet pomegranates

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

UNSPSC 50325907 Dried purple velvet pomegranates is a Commodity code that encompasses specialty dried fruits procured by state and local school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and other public food-service operations. While the code's nominal title specifies dried purple velvet pomegranates, recent state and local solicitations under this code and adjacent commodity categories show that public buyers source a far broader spectrum of food products—including fresh produce, proteins, dairy, grains, and shelf-stable specialty items—through unified food-service procurement processes. School districts and state correctional systems are the primary issuing bodies, typically consolidating food procurement through nutrition centers or warehouse distribution networks. Solicitations follow standard IFB format with firm fixed pricing, USDA grade compliance, Buy American content minimums (51 percent domestic ingredients for processed products), and comprehensive vendor qualification requirements including HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, food-safety certifications, and commercial general liability insurance.

Recent activity centers on the Southeast and Texas. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items for the 2026–27 school year with a June 26, 2026 response date; the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Board of Education Nutrition Center issued a commodities IFB covering 115 line items (eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, fruits, vegetables) also due June 26, 2026; the State of Georgia requested bids for food, supplies, and kitchen products due June 22, 2026; and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, issued an IFB for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five geographic TDCJ warehouse areas with a May 4, 2026 response date (extended via addendum from April 21). TDCJ also separately procured whole pitted dried prunes (60–70 count, U.S. Grade B) in 1,400-box minimum quantities for its Corpus location, with the bid opening originally set for February 18, 2026 and moved by amendment to February 20, 2026. Awards are typically made to single or multiple vendors per line item based on best value, with contract terms running 12 months and optional renewals.