UNSPSC 50405407: White skin pea

One of the varieties of pea with the greatest productive distribution, they are differentiated by their yield and pod quality, cultivated in the high Andean areas of the sierra, with tolerance to low rainfall and adaptation to this climate.

UNSPSC 50405407 White skin pea is a Commodity code that covers legume-based food products purchased by state and local institutions for food service operations. State and local governments buying under this code procure fresh produce, prepared foods, and food service supplies for institutional dining and canteen operations at correctional facilities, residential care centers, schools, and other public agencies. Recent solicitations show purchasing across multiple food service categories—institutions buy white peas alongside broader produce procurement (carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, fresh fruits and vegetables) and packaged food items (frozen entrees, dairy, grains, condiments) as components of larger food service contracts rather than as standalone commodity purchases. The issuing bodies span state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Bartow County Schools, Dougherty County Board of Education, Bryan County Schools, Early County Schools), county and regional food authorities (Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Head Start of Greater Dallas), and special-purpose health districts (Marion Health Care Coalition).

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with secondary activity in Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin. Representative recent solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requesting bids on consumable foods including prepared items and supplies for Lufkin State Supported Living Center (IFB HHS0018082, due October 23, 2026); the Texas Department of Criminal Justice soliciting fresh fruit and vegetables for multiple warehouse locations (IW267420 Snyder Food Warehouse and IW267411 Wynne Food Warehouse, both due October 14, 2026); the Illinois Department of Corrections requesting fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center with a small business set-aside (RFQ 27426DOCJOLIEB53849, due September 3, 2026); and Madison Metropolitan School District bidding fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within Wisconsin and 400 miles of Madison under a USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program contract (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026). Institutional food service contracts typically run one year with renewal options, emphasize delivery compliance and food safety certification, require F.O.B. Destination pricing, and increasingly include local sourcing preferences or geographic sourcing mandates.