UNSPSC 50355406: Frozen organic beth pears

The variety of organic pears known as organic beth pears that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50355406 Frozen organic beth pears is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh and frozen produce supplied to school districts, municipalities, and state agencies to support child nutrition programs, institutional food service, and National School Lunch Program compliance. State and local buyers source frozen and fresh produce—including apples, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, citrus fruits, and specialty items—through annual or multi-year food service contracts that emphasize USDA Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content), whole grain and low-sodium specifications, HACCP food safety plans, and strict nutritional labeling and recall procedures. School districts dominate this code's recent activity, with solicitations issued by independent school districts (ranging from small rural systems to large urban networks) and county boards of education, supplemented by state purchasing vehicles and municipal departments sourcing for institutional populations.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Missouri, and Connecticut. The Douglas County School System in Georgia issued an RFP for fresh produce and eggs across a 30-district cooperative (Areas One and Two combined, estimated annual spend approximately $5.5 million) with sealed proposals due March 4, 2026 through the Bonfire portal; the Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri posted an IFB for over 900 line items of grocery and fresh produce items with electronic bids due April 29, 2026 through NUTRIKIDS; the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia solicited bids for 72 fresh produce items with sealed submissions due April 23, 2026 via Bonfire; the City Schools of Decatur in Georgia issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with bids due May 15, 2026 through Bonfire or mail; the Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia requested bids on fresh produce (over 200 line items) due June 26, 2026; and the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut posted an IFB for grocery items spanning 1,100+ line items with electronic bids due June 30, 2026 through OpenGov. Vendors typically bid on fixed pricing (firm for 12 months or longer) with all transportation and packing included, must carry $500,000 to $2,000,000 liability coverage, and accept standard delivery windows (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday–Friday) to central warehouses or multiple school sites.