UNSPSC 50413602: Organic fino fennel

The type of organic fennel known as organic fino fennel

UNSPSC 50413602 Organic fino fennel is a Commodity code that captures produce items purchased by state and local government food service operations, though recent solicitations under this code show broader fresh-produce procurement spanning fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty items rather than fennel specifically. State and local buyers under this code include county parks and recreation departments, regional health care coalitions, state procurement offices, and school districts operating food service programs. The work involves sourcing and delivering fresh produce to support cafeteria operations, concession facilities, park food services, and hospital or health facility meal programs, with vendors typically required to meet food safety compliance, maintain product freshness guarantees, and adhere to delivery schedules and quality standards specified in each jurisdiction's contract.

Recent activity appears across multiple states and issuing bodies. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) posted October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities, with proposals due March 6, 2025, where qualified food vendors must provide diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues; a 10-point local-vendor preference applies to vendors meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals posted August 7, 2026 with responses due August 21, 2026 for fresh fruits and vegetables to support operations during the 2026-2027 contract period. Early County Board of Education in Georgia issued a line-by-line bid posted May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations emphasized. The State of Georgia also solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products (due June 22, 2026). Geographic activity is concentrated in Florida and Georgia, with school districts and county government representing the most active issuing bodies in the recent pipeline.