UNSPSC 50404702: Blanca malanga

The variety of malanga known as blanca malanga

UNSPSC 50404702 Blanca malanga, a Commodity code, covers fresh produce items supplied to state and local institutional food service operations — specifically roots and tubers such as white potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and blanca malanga itself — procured for cafeteria, canteen, and dietary service at correctional facilities, state supported living centers, school nutrition programs, mental health centers, senior centers, and parks-and-recreation food service. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying fresh produce in bulk for institutional meal programs, with vendors required to meet USDA quality standards, deliver on firm timelines to distribution points or end-user facilities, and comply with food safety and inspection requirements. The issuing bodies span state corrections and health departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Department of Mental Health and Corrections), county and municipal school nutrition programs across Georgia (Bartow County, Dougherty County, Bryan County, Early County), city senior and parks services (San Antonio, Madison Metropolitan School District), and specialized food service providers (Head Start of Greater Dallas, Collier County parks operations). Texas state agencies (TDCJ, HHSC) appear as repeat buyers across multiple food-category procurements.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with secondary activity in Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice soliciting fresh fruit and vegetables for prison food warehouses in Palestine and Snyder (IW267376 and IW267420, RFQ format, October 2026 response dates); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requesting consumable foods and canteen items for Lufkin State Supported Living Center (HHS0018082, IFB, October 23, 2026 response due); the Illinois Department of Mental Health seeking fresh fruit and vegetables for Madden Mental Health Center in Hines (27444DHSMENTHB53608, small purchase, August 14, 2026 response due); the Bartow County School System in Georgia requesting local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles, with June 22, 2026 submissions and July 20, 2026 anticipated award; the Dougherty County Board of Education seeking 40 fresh produce line items for 24 school nutrition sites (PE64710NONST2027000000078, sealed bid, June 16, 2026 response due); and Madison Metropolitan School District requesting fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within Wisconsin and 400 miles of Madison for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program participation (RFB 4163, July 29, 2026 response due, with 5 percent preference for Wisconsin-certified diverse businesses). Institutional buyers typically require F.O.B. Destination pricing with transportation included, bi-weekly or weekly delivery schedules, traceability documentation, commercial liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million per occurrence), and compliance with E-Verify, debarment certification, and food safety regulations including HACCP plans and USDA grade standards.