UNSPSC 50335434: Dried organic paraiso pears

The variety of organic pears known as organic paraiso pears that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50335434 Dried organic paraiso pears, a Commodity code, captures procurement activity centered on fresh and processed produce sourcing for school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. State and local governments buying under this code are sourcing fresh produce—including apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty items—as well as dried fruit products to supply school cafeterias, detention facility dining operations, and nutrition centers. The primary issuing bodies are school district nutrition programs (including independent school districts and county boards of education), state departments overseeing institutional food procurement, and municipal boards of education. All recent solicitations impose the Buy American provision, requiring a minimum of 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content in processed products. Vendors must provide HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, debarment verification, and compliance certifications; institutional food service contracts typically demand firm pricing for the contract period with all transportation and packing charges included, backup stock availability, and delivery to multiple locations on fixed schedules.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce across 200+ line items with sealed bids due June 26, 2026; delivery runs to three school sites over the 2026–27 school year. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited commodities—including fruit and vegetable products among 115 line items—for the Board of Education Nutrition Center, with electronic submissions due June 26, 2026, through the OpenGov Procurement Portal. The State of Georgia issued an IFB for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 response date. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, procured approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products including fresh and canned vegetables and fruits across five geographic areas statewide, with the final response due May 4, 2026; TDCJ also issued a separate IFB (No. IW236532) for whole pitted dried prunes in U.S. Grade B quality with a February 20, 2026 due date.