UNSPSC 50411507: Organic purple globe artichokes

The variety of organic artichokes known as organic purple globe artichokes

UNSPSC 50411507 Organic purple globe artichokes is a Commodity code covering fresh produce for institutional food service and retail distribution. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reveal that state and local governments buy fresh vegetables and fruits, both as standalone produce contracts and as line-item components within broader food-service procurement. The issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, school districts operating National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, state purchasing offices, and health-care coalition food-service operations. Scope of work ranges from standalone produce-delivery contracts specifying freshness guarantees and seasonal pricing adjustments to multi-item food bids that include vegetables and fruits alongside proteins, dairy, and non-food kitchen supplies. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options where applicable, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; parks and recreation departments prioritize vendor reliability and menu variety to support concession and food-service operations at athletic events and community facilities.

Geographic activity appears concentrated in the Southeast, with recent solicitations posted by Collier County (Florida), Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified in source), the State of Georgia, and Early County Board of Education (Georgia), between May and October 2026. Representative recent opportunities include Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (IFB, due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items for school lunch and breakfast programs with emphasis on domestic sourcing and low-sodium formulations; the State of Georgia's food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid (IFB, due June 22, 2026); and Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (ITN, due March 6, 2025), which includes concession operations at athletic venues and water parks. School districts typically award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with firm pricing for initial contract periods and provisions for escalation or de-escalation based on USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data, while parks and recreation departments apply local-vendor preferences worth evaluation points.