UNSPSC 50410000: Organic fresh vegetables

Vegetables that have been grown handled and transported in a manner that qualifies them to be certified as organic

UNSPSC 50410000 Organic fresh vegetables, a Family code, covers the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables to state and local government operations, including schools, parks, recreation facilities, healthcare coalitions, and county institutions. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers procuring produce through competitive bidding for food service operations, dietary programs, and concession management. The issuing bodies span school districts (Early County Board of Education, Bristol Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), state agencies (State of Georgia), and healthcare organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition). Work being solicited includes fresh fruit and vegetable supply and delivery for school lunch and breakfast programs, water park and sports facility concessions, institutional food service, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program compliance. Vendors must meet food safety standards, delivery schedules, freshness guarantees, and volume requirements; school-district solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain pairings, and low-sodium or additive-free formulations.

Recent activity spans the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with visible solicitations in Florida, Georgia, Connecticut, and Ohio. The Bristol Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh fruit and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program with bids due August 13, 2026. The Early County Board of Education released a line-by-line food bid covering 300+ items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program, due June 8, 2026, with the contract running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals for the 2026-2027 contract period with a due date of August 21, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including fresh food offerings at concession facilities, with proposals due March 6, 2025. School districts dominate recent procurement volume, and response deadlines cluster in the June-August 2026 window, reflecting alignment with new fiscal and academic-year cycles.