UNSPSC 50327026: Dried prickly pears

The type of fruit known as prickly pears that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50327026 Dried prickly pears is a Commodity code that reflects minimal actual state and local procurement activity aligned with its specific product definition. Recent opportunities in the block do not target dried prickly pears as a distinct line item; instead, state and local buyers are soliciting comprehensive fresh produce, grocery, and food service supply contracts that encompass broad commodity categories spanning fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and prepared foods. School nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and food service operations dominate the issuing-body mix, with school districts (Hancock County Schools in Georgia, Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, Rockwood R-VI in Missouri, Liberty County Schools in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County in Georgia, and Douglas County Schools in Georgia) and state agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice via the Texas Comptroller, State of Georgia, and County of Santa Clara, California) posting the most visible recent opportunities. A single opportunity from Santa Clara County specifically targets dried fruits and nuts (dried raisins, cranberries, tropical fruit mix, walnuts, and pecans) for correctional food services, but dried prickly pears are not named.

Geographic spread centers on Georgia (Hancock County, Liberty County, Douglas County, and Savannah-Chatham County schools), with additional activity in Texas (TDCJ warehouses), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI), Virginia (Fairfax County), Connecticut (City of Bridgeport), and California (Santa Clara County). Recent opportunities include Hancock County Schools' IFB for fresh produce (due June 26, 2026), Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 term contract (sealed bids due April 27, 2026, via Bonfire), Rockwood R-VI's grocery items solicitation (electronic bids due April 29, 2026, via NUTRIKIDS), and Santa Clara County's ITB for dried fruits and nuts (due February 5, 2026). The code shows no meaningful procurement pipeline specifically targeting dried prickly pears; vendors tracking this commodity should treat the listing as archival and monitor broader fresh-produce and specialty-foods families for actionable school nutrition and correctional food service opportunities.