UNSPSC 50332005: Dried organic chester blackberries

The variety of organic blackberries known as organic chester blackberries that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50332005 Dried organic chester blackberries is a Commodity code covering dried berry products for institutional food service. State and local governments procuring under this code buy dried and processed fruit items to supply school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and other public food service operations. The code sits within the broader family of dried fruits and processed produce used in high-volume meal preparation where shelf stability, consistent portion control, and compliance with USDA nutritional standards matter more than fresh-market logistics. Recent solicitations show school districts and county correctional systems are the primary buyers, with procurement conducted through standard IFB and RFP notice types. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (ranging from small county systems to large suburban systems), state departments of education, county school boards, and county correctional facilities. Contracts typically run annual cycles aligned to school-year calendars (July 1 through June 30) or cover multi-year terms with renewal options, and awards frequently go to single or multiple vendors on a line-item basis.

Activity under this code concentrates in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions, with recent solicitations posted from Georgia, Connecticut, Missouri, Texas, and California. Representative opportunities include Hancock County Schools (Georgia) seeking fresh produce including blackberries under IFB SN002-2027 with bids due June 26, 2026; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) soliciting fresh produce items under Bid 26-34 with bids due April 23, 2026; Santa Clara County (California) issuing ITB-PRC-FY26-0617 for dried fruits and nuts for its correctional facility, with bids due February 5, 2026; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) issuing RFP SN 26-004 through a cooperative buying vehicle for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two geographic areas, with proposals due March 4, 2026 and estimated annual spend of approximately $5.5 million combined. Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed products, HACCP compliance, and E-Verify authorization appear consistently across school-based solicitations. Pricing is typically firm fixed for the contract term with limited adjustment mechanisms tied to USDA market indices or manufacturer price lists, and payment terms range from Net 30 to Net 45 days.