UNSPSC 50327003: Dried banana flowers

The type of fruit known as banana flowers that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50327003 Dried banana flowers is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure this product primarily as part of broader food-service operations, particularly for school nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show that dried banana flowers are acquired as components within larger fresh and dried produce contracts rather than as standalone items, though the code's nominal scope targets the product specifically. The issuing bodies pursuing procurement under this code are school districts and state agencies responsible for nutrition and foodservice operations. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia and the City of Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut have both posted solicitations for fresh and processed produce that would encompass dried produce items. The State of Georgia and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice also issue produce and food-commodity solicitations that may include dried items like banana flowers.

Geographic activity clusters around Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Connecticut. Hancock County Schools posted IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items due June 26, 2026, requiring delivery to three school locations and Buy American compliance with 51 percent domestic content in processed products. The City of Bridgeport issued a commodity bid (BNB053266) due June 26, 2026, for 115 line items including fruit and vegetable products for the Board of Education Nutrition Center, with MBE/CBE certifications applicable. The State of Georgia solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009 posted May 15, 2026, with a due date of June 22, 2026, covers food, supplies, and other kitchen products with scope details in the attached document. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across five geographic areas with a revised due date of May 4, 2026. These opportunities typically enforce Buy American or domestic-content requirements, require HACCP or USDA compliance documentation, and award to single or multiple vendors based on lowest responsive bidder or best value.