UNSPSC 50421507: Dried purple globe artichokes

The variety of artichokes known as purple globe artichokes that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50421507 Dried purple globe artichokes, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity available in the source. The opportunities posted under or near this code in the recent past solicited dried beans — kidney beans, black beans, pinto and red beans — and broad cafeteria food products for correctional facilities, child care programs, and state agencies, but no dried purple globe artichokes specifically. The mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the source data or that this commodity sees minimal solicitation activity in state and local markets at present. When state and local governments do procure dried legumes and institutional food products, they issue RFQs, IFBs, and RFPs requiring USDA-graded supplies, compliance with food-safety standards (FDA, HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practice), bulk packaging specifications, and delivery to central distribution points.

The recent opportunities span Georgia, Oregon, Texas, and Illinois, with issuing bodies including state correctional departments, a state food procurement office, a city child care program, and state institutional-use buyers. Georgia Correctional Industries issued an RFQ (due October 9, 2026) for 880-bag increments of kidney beans with all-inclusive delivery pricing; the Oregon Department of Corrections sought approximately 42,500 pounds of dried pinto and red beans (bid due June 19, 2026) at a historical price of $0.493 per pound, with a 10 percent Oregon-preference evaluation adjustment; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued an IFB (due May 4, 2026, extended via addendum) for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across multiple food categories with FOB destination delivery to six distribution points; and the State of Illinois and City of Edinburg, Texas, each solicited quarterly and monthly food supply contracts. Bidders must meet detailed specifications, provide certificates of compliance, and include all transportation and delivery costs in firm, all-inclusive pricing. No recent opportunities for dried purple globe artichokes appear in the source block.