UNSPSC 50417012: Organic beet tops

The type of organic vegetable known as organic beet tops

UNSPSC 50417012 Organic beet tops, a Commodity code, covers fresh organic leafy greens and root vegetables purchased by state and local food service operations for school cafeterias, parks concessions, healthcare facilities, and institutional dining. The recent solicitations under this code reflect a broader pattern of state and local procurement for fresh produce and food items rather than organic beet tops specifically; the code appears underutilized or misclassified in active state and local opportunities. The issuing bodies include county parks departments, school districts, state purchasing offices, and healthcare coalitions, all of which procure produce as part of operational food service. Early County Board of Education, a standout buyer, solicited approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Vendors typically must comply with USDA specifications, food safety and HACCP requirements, Buy American provisions where applicable, and domestic sourcing preferences.

Recent activity spans Georgia and Florida, with the most visible opportunity posted by Early County Board of Education (IFB for food and non-food products, bids due June 8, 2026) covering produce delivery to three schools Monday through Friday with firm pricing for 15 days from award and price escalation limits capped at 3%. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (proposals due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, awarding 10 evaluation points for local-vendor preference and requiring compliance with food safety regulations and commercial general liability coverage. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals for the 2026-2027 period (due August 21, 2026), and the State of Georgia issued a request for bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products (due June 22, 2026). The code shows modest, scattered activity across county and state agencies with no concentration in particular states or issuing-body types beyond school districts and parks operations.