UNSPSC 50417006: Organic arugula

The type of organic vegetable known as organic arugula

UNSPSC 50417006 Organic arugula, a Commodity code, captures state and local procurement of fresh produce — primarily vegetables and fruits — for institutional food service operations including park concessions, healthcare facilities, school nutrition programs, and state agency cafeterias. Recent solicitations show purchasing bodies acquiring produce as part of broader food-service vendor relationships or as standalone produce-supply contracts with quality, freshness, delivery-timeline, and food-safety compliance requirements. Issuing bodies include county parks departments, school districts, state agencies, healthcare coalitions, and county boards of education. Vendors typically must meet USDA standards, comply with food-safety regulations including HACCP plans and recall procedures, carry general liability insurance, and in school contexts, satisfy Buy American preferences and domestic-sourcing emphases.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and other states. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025, seeking vendors capable of providing diverse food and beverage options across concession facilities; the scope implicitly includes fresh produce as part of menu offerings. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a proposal solicitation in August 2026 due August 21, 2026 for produce provision and delivery meeting operational needs and quality standards. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line bid in May 2026 due June 8, 2026 covering approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across three schools, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars. The State of Georgia requested bids on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products via a detailed solicitation document.