UNSPSC 50355508: Frozen organic mabolo/butter fruit persimmon

The variety of organic persimmons known as organic mabolo/butter fruit persimmon that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50355508 Frozen organic mabolo/butter fruit persimmon is a Commodity code that nominally describes a single specialty produce item, but the recent state and local solicitations tagged under it actually reflect broad school nutrition procurement spanning hundreds of food product categories — frozen and fresh produce, dairy, meats, grains, prepared entrees, condiments, beverages, and non-food supplies. The code does not capture specialized produce like frozen mabolo in current activity; instead, state and local governments use it as a general food-service tag for comprehensive school lunch and breakfast program supplies. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix — Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, and Douglas County School System all post regularly. One state agency (Georgia) and at least one city procurement office (Bridgeport) also solicit under the code. Districts typically require Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content), HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges, delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday morning windows, and compliance with nutrition standards including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements. All solicitations demand commercial general liability insurance at $1 million per occurrence minimum, E-Verify authorization, and extensive federal compliance certifications.

Georgia and Missouri school districts account for the heaviest recent activity, with secondary presence in Connecticut and Georgia city systems. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases IFB for grocery items supporting the Board of Education (1,100+ line items, due June 30, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce (200+ line items, due June 26, 2026), Rockwood R-VI School District RFQ for grocery items (900+ line items, due April 29, 2026), City Schools of Decatur IFB for frozen foods and grocery (due May 15, 2026), and Douglas County School System RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts with estimated spending of $4.4 million to $1.1 million by area (due March 4, 2026). Contracts run July 1 through June 30 on a standard school-year cycle with pricing firm for the term and limited mid-year adjustment provisions tied to documented manufacturer increases or market indices (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Urner Barry, Consumer Price Index). Payment terms are Net 30 to Net 45 days post-delivery and inspection.