UNSPSC 50386400: Pomegranate purees

The type of thick-skinned several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange and have many seeds with pulpy crimson arils of tart flavor which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50386400 Pomegranate purees is a Class code, yet the recent state and local solicitations tagged under it do not include pomegranate purees or any pomegranate-based products. The opportunities in this dataset span fresh produce (berries, citrus, apples, melons, leafy greens, specialty items), canned fruit applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, and broad food-service commodities (proteins, dairy, grains, condiments, pantry staples, consumable supplies) for institutional kitchens serving schools, correctional facilities, state supported living centers, senior services, and veterans' homes. The issuing bodies are primarily state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Oregon Department of Corrections, State of Illinois, State of Georgia), school districts (Austin Independent School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education), county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Hancock County Board of Education), and municipal entities (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut). Food procurement under this code tier appears highly fragmented across institutional food service operations rather than concentrated in any single buyer.

The most recent activity spans Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Oregon, and Connecticut. Representative recent solicitations include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' IFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables) due October 19, 2026; Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026 with a historical price of $21.84 per case; Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for supplemental food and consumables across 210 line items with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years; and Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, citrus, and specialty items due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school locations through June 30, 2027. Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products appear in school district and municipal food solicitations. The code shows no recent opportunities specifically for pomegranate purees; the tagging appears to be a mismatch between the commodity code and the actual scope of work being procured.