UNSPSC 50327034: Dried sorb berries

The type of fruit known as sorb berries that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50327034 Dried sorb berries is a Commodity code representing specialty dried fruit products purchased by state and local school districts and correctional institutions to supply cafeteria and nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying dried and fresh produce under this code as components of broader food-supply contracts rather than in standalone orders. The work centers on sourcing commodity-grade agricultural products meeting USDA quality standards, with particular emphasis on compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed items), HACCP food-safety certifications, and firm fixed pricing over multi-year contract terms. School districts and state correctional facilities dominate the issuing-body mix, with school nutrition departments in counties and independent districts purchasing fresh produce for student meal programs and state departments of corrections procuring dried and preserved fruits alongside proteins and staple items for inmate feeding operations.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Connecticut. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products (due May 4, 2026, extended via Addendum No. 2) spanning approximately 382 line items including dried prunes and other preserved fruits; TDCJ separately solicited whole pitted dried prunes (Bid No. IW236532, Corpus Location, with an amended due date of February 20, 2026) in 25-pound boxes at U.S. Grade B quality with a minimum order of 1,400 boxes for Delivery Area 1. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce and specialty items across 200+ line items (due June 26, 2026) for delivery to three school sites through June 30, 2027. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited commodities for the Bridgeport Board of Education (BNB053266, due June 26, 2026) covering 115 line items of eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and fruit and vegetable products through June 30, 2027, with delivery to the Thomas E. Carroll Nutrition Center and MBE/CBE certifications applicable under local ordinance. The State of Georgia posted a separate food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation (due June 22, 2026) with detailed scope in attached documentation.