UNSPSC 50404901: Bamboo mustard

The variety of mustard known as bamboo mustard

UNSPSC 50404901 Bamboo mustard, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh produce supply contracts that state and local governments solicit for institutional food service, school meal programs, and senior nutrition services. Recent opportunities show that jurisdictions are buying fresh fruits, vegetables, and related produce items—often in bulk, delivered to central warehouses or individual facility locations, and subject to USDA quality and food safety standards. The code's nominal name does not align closely with the scope of recent solicitations; state and local buyers under this code are acquiring general fresh produce rather than bamboo mustard specifically. Issuing bodies span Texas state agencies (Health and Human Services Commission, Department of Criminal Justice), Illinois state departments (Department of Corrections, Department of Mental Health), school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Bartow County, Dougherty County, Early County, Bryan County), counties (Collier County, Marion County), cities (San Antonio), and specialized food-service organizations (Head Start of Greater Dallas). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice appears frequently as a repeat buyer, with multiple fresh-produce solicitations posted over the past four months targeting its warehouse and facility operations.

Activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. Recent representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 (October 23, 2026 response date) for consumable foods and supplies at Lufkin State Supported Living Center; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's multiple solicitations for fresh fruit and vegetables to its Wynne, Snyder, and Palestine food warehouses (October 14 and October 19, 2026 response dates); the Illinois Department of Corrections' small-business-set-aside RFQ for fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center (September 3, 2026); the Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (March 6, 2025, reflecting a backlog entry); the Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison and within Wisconsin (July 29, 2026); the Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles (June 22, 2026); and the Dougherty County Board of Education's sealed bid for fresh produce across 24 school nutrition sites (June 16, 2026). Delivery terms, quality certifications, insurance requirements, and compliance with food safety regulations are standard across most solicitations. Competitive activity remains consistent and geographically dispersed, with institutional buyers—particularly state criminal justice and health agencies, school districts, and county parks departments—as the primary demand drivers.