UNSPSC 50414522: Organic russian red mustard lettuce

The variety of organic lettuce known as organic russian red mustard lettuce

UNSPSC 50414522 Organic russian red mustard lettuce, a Commodity code, covers fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for food service operations across parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and institutional dining. The recent opportunities show state and local buyers soliciting fresh vegetables and produce as part of broader food-service contracts rather than as standalone specialty-produce buys. Issuing bodies include county parks departments, school districts, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. The work involves sourcing produce meeting food-safety standards, delivery scheduling, seasonal availability management, and compliance with domestic-sourcing and nutrition preferences where applicable—particularly in school lunch programs where USDA specifications and whole-grain or low-sodium mandates shape vendor requirements.

Recent activity spans multiple states and jurisdiction types. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 for line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, with vegetables and fruits among approximately 300 food items supporting National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across three schools. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026, covering fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 contract period. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an ITN on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse fresh-food options across concession venues. The State of Georgia posted a food and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026, with full scope details in an attached specification document. Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Florida, with healthcare and school nutrition driving volume and specificity in produce sourcing requirements.