UNSPSC 50417057: Organic taro shoot

The type of organic vegetable known as organic taro shoot

UNSPSC 50417057 Organic taro shoot is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of fresh produce and specialty vegetables for food service operations. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying fresh produce — including fruits, vegetables, and specialty items — primarily through school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare organizations, and state procurement offices. The scope spans both general fresh-produce supply contracts and specialized concession food-service arrangements at public facilities. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (particularly those managing National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations), county governments managing parks and food services, state education and procurement divisions, and healthcare coalitions supporting institutional food operations. School districts dominate the recent activity, with procurement focused on meeting USDA nutrition standards, whole-grain preferences, low-sodium formulations, and domestic sourcing where feasible.

Recent opportunities reflect geographic spread across the Southeast and nationwide state procurement channels. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 for approximately 300+ food items including fresh vegetables and fruits supporting school meal programs, with bids due June 8, 2026. The State of Georgia issued an IFB on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with proposals due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, requiring vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options including fresh produce for concession operations, with proposals due March 6, 2025. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposal solicitation on August 7, 2026 with proposals due August 21, 2026, seeking qualified produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period. School district food-service procurement dominates the recent sample, with longer contract terms (typically one to three years with renewal options), compliance requirements including HACCP plans and food-safety documentation, and standing evaluation of domestic sourcing and nutrition compliance.