UNSPSC 50412901: Organic broad leaved batavian chicory

The type of organic chicory known as organic broad leaved batavian chicory

UNSPSC 50412901 Organic broad leaved batavian chicory is a Commodity code covering fresh produce items procured by state and local food-service operations, school districts, healthcare facilities, and park concession vendors. Recent state and local opportunities under this code show buyers sourcing fresh vegetables and produce for institutional food service, with emphasis on compliance with food safety regulations, seasonal availability, and delivery logistics. The issuing bodies span county parks departments, school district food service programs, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions — a diverse mix reflecting the broad institutional demand for fresh produce across public dining, cafeteria, and concession operations.

Recent activity includes Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 covering approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools with deliveries Monday through Friday; Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issuing an Invitation to Negotiate due March 6, 2025 for food-service concessions at North Collier Regional Park, where fresh produce would support menu variety across multiple venues; Marion Health Care Coalition (Ohio) issuing a produce proposal solicitation due August 21, 2026; and the State of Georgia issuing a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Geographic activity clusters in the Southeast (Georgia, Florida, Ohio), with school districts and county systems representing the most active buyer segment. Early County Schools emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, while vendors must comply with USDA specifications, HACCP plans, and food recall procedures.