UNSPSC 50411504: Organic green globe artichokes

The variety of organic artichokes known as organic green globe artichokes

UNSPSC 50411504 Organic green globe artichokes is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procurement by state and local agencies, though recent solicitations show the code is being applied more broadly to general produce and food-service categories than the specific artichoke commodity suggests. State and local governments solicit under this code through county procurement offices, school districts, and regional health care coalitions seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for food-service operations. The work includes delivery of fresh produce meeting quality standards, food safety compliance, seasonal pricing adjustments, and adherence to specifications such as freshness guarantees and volume requirements. School districts particularly emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options for bread products, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Food-service vendors must maintain HACCP plans, obtain necessary health permits, comply with Buy American provisions, and provide product recall procedures.

Recent activity spans Georgia and Florida. The State of Georgia posted a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line bid (IFB) for approximately 300+ food items and 60 non-food and paper supplies to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026 and delivery Monday through Friday to three schools. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (Florida) solicited an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points favoring vendors with permanent business addresses and employee residency in Collier or Lee County. Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified) sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026, for the 2026-2027 contract period. School districts typically require certified delivery within specified temperature ranges, stock rotation by sell-by date, and firm pricing with escalation or de-escalation considered on a six-month basis supported by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service data.