UNSPSC 50326227: Dried wine raspberry

The variety of raspberries known as wine raspberry that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50326227 Dried wine raspberry is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure dried fruit products—particularly dried berries, tropical fruit blends, raisins, cranberries, and nuts—primarily to support school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and other public food services. Recent opportunities show school districts buying fresh produce and dried fruits in volume to meet USDA nutrition standards and Buy American requirements, while correctional facilities source specific dried fruit and nut items for inmate meal programs. The buying base spans school districts of varying sizes (from mid-sized systems serving 19,000 students to large urban districts), county sheriff departments, and state education procurement offices. School nutrition solicitations dominate the code's activity, with districts typically seeking competitive pricing on fixed-price annual contracts that include delivery to multiple school sites and detailed nutritional and food safety compliance.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in California, Connecticut, Virginia, and Missouri. Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Schools (Georgia) issuing IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce including raspberry and other berries with bids due June 26, 2026; the County of Santa Clara (California) issuing ITB-PRC-FY26-0617 for dried fruits and nuts to supply the Elmwood Correctional Facility with bids due February 5, 2026; the Douglas County School System (Georgia) issuing RFP 26-003 for food supply and distribution across 32 schools with estimated annual spend of $9 million and proposals due February 18, 2026; and Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia) issuing IFB 2000004323 for Master Grocery K-12 supply to 45 schools plus distribution centers with sealed bids due April 27, 2026. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 annually with firm pricing requirements, Buy American compliance, HACCP certification, and delivery to school sites or central warehouses; awards are made to lowest responsive bidders, frequently on a single-vendor or line-item basis.