UNSPSC 50383307: Hilali date purees

The variety of dates known as hilali dates which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50383307 Hilali date purees (Commodity) describes shelf-stable processed fruit products purchased by state and local governments for food service operations — though the recent opportunities block shows the code is being applied to a broader range of food procurement activity than the specific commodity name suggests. The issuing bodies span state corrections and health agencies, county boards of education and commissioners, city school districts, and state health and human services departments; Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Oregon, and Connecticut account for the most visible recent activity. The work being solicited includes fresh produce contracts, canned and frozen foods, prepared entrees, dairy products, and general food service commodities delivered to correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, school nutrition programs, senior services centers, and state veterans homes. Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' purchase of approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables) for the Department of Community Services under IFB PE77023NONST2027000000782, due October 19, 2026; the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office's weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy for the fourth quarter of FY-27 under solicitations 27497DVAQUINCB53752 (brand-or-equal) and 27497DVAQUINCB53751 (brand-specific), both due August 24, 2026; and the Oregon Department of Corrections' procurement of approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce under ITB S2910000017453, with bids due July 31, 2026.

The code shows steady activity across multiple jurisdictions and issuing bodies. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products to supply the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical contract value of $1.5 million annually, due July 13, 2026. The Texas Comptroller's Statewide Procurement Division issued IFB 304T-26-300CF on behalf of the Department of Criminal Justice for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five geographic areas in Texas, extended to May 4, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited bids on over 200 line items of fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year under IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026. Austin Independent School District requested proposals for dried fruit bars and apple crisps under RFP 27RFP004, due July 16, 2026. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited bids for 115 line items across multiple food and beverage categories for the Board of Education Nutrition Center under IFB BNB053266, due June 26, 2026. Buy American provisions and prevailing wage requirements appear frequently; preferences for domestic goods, local vendors, and minority-owned business enterprises vary by jurisdiction. Most opportunities specify firm pricing for the initial contract period with renewal or extension options available at the procuring agency's discretion.