UNSPSC 50416202: Organic butternut squash

The variety of organic summer squashes and organic summer pumpkins known as organic butternut squash

UNSPSC 50416202 Organic butternut squash is a Commodity code covering fresh organic produce items that state and local governments procure for food service operations, including school nutrition programs, parks and recreation concessions, and institutional food services. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing organic and conventional fresh produce as part of broader food-service contracts rather than as standalone line items, with procurement driven by nutrition standards compliance, seasonal availability, and delivery reliability requirements. School districts dominate the buyer base, supplemented by county parks departments and health care coalitions; these entities prioritize domestic sourcing, food safety documentation, and adherence to USDA nutrition specifications when applicable.

Activity spans multiple states with recent solicitations from Georgia, Florida, and other jurisdictions. Representative recent opportunities include Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing a line-by-line IFB for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) soliciting via ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues; and Marion Health Care Coalition requesting produce proposals for the 2026-2027 contract period with proposals due August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia also posted a broad food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. School-district procurement emphasizes compliance with USDA nutrition rules, temperature control during delivery, stock rotation protocols, and carrier insurance requirements, while park and health care procurement stresses seasonal pricing flexibility and operational quality standards.