UNSPSC 50326101: Dried champion quince

The variety of quince known as champion quince that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50326101 Dried champion quince (Commodity) covers dried fruit products purchased by state and local education and corrections agencies, though recent state and local solicitations show minimal activity specifically for dried quince — instead, the code appears in broader fresh and dried produce procurements. School districts and state corrections departments are the primary buyers, sourcing produce through nutrition and food service operations. The work encompasses supply of dried and fresh fruit to institutional kitchens, including specification of grade, packaging, portion size, and delivery logistics. Vendors must meet USDA grade and quality standards, provide HACCP plans or equivalent food-safety documentation, comply with Buy American provisions requiring domestic sourcing where applicable, and maintain cold-chain or dry-storage logistics to multiple institutional delivery points.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Hancock County Schools (Georgia) posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning the 2026-27 school year with response due June 26, 2026, covering over 200 fresh produce line items across multiple categories delivered to three school sites. The City of Bridgeport (Connecticut) issued an IFB for commodities including fruit and vegetable products to the Board of Education Nutrition Center, also due June 26, 2026, requiring electronic submission through OpenGov and MBE/CBE certifications under city ordinance. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across five geographic areas due May 4, 2026 (extended via addendum), spanning approximately 382 line items including fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables, and specialty items. A separate Texas TDCJ bid (IW236532) for whole pitted dried prunes in U.S. Grade B quality closed February 20, 2026. The recent-opportunities block shows no representation from west-coast or upper-midwest states.