UNSPSC 50422712: Dried lathom self-blanching celery

The variety of celery known as lathom self-blanching celery that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50422712 Dried lathom self-blanching celery, a Commodity code, shows little relevant recent activity for the specific product named in its title; however, the code's underlying purchasing pattern reflects state and local procurement of bulk dried legumes and commodity food items for institutional meal programs, correctional facilities, and child nutrition services. State and local governments buying under this commodity tier are primarily correctional departments, state purchasing on behalf of institutional food services, and municipal or district-level child and adult care food programs. The work solicited includes dried beans (kidney, pinto, red, and black varieties), triple-cleaned to USDA standards and packaged for bulk institutional cooking. Delivery is typically all-inclusive, FOB destination, with specifications requiring compliance with FDA, USDA, and HACCP standards; meals must align with CACFP or equivalent nutrition regulations where applicable. Bidders must meet detailed grading, moisture-content, and foreign-material thresholds, often with required product samples and certifications during evaluation.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Oregon, Texas, and Illinois. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued solicitations for approximately 42,500 pounds of triple-cleaned dried pinto and red beans (bids due June 19, 2026) and dried black beans triple-cleaned (bids due August 21, 2026), both through the OregonBuys system with a combined 10% Oregon preference (5% for Oregon-fabricated goods, 5% for Oregon headquarters). Georgia Correctional Industries posted an RFQ for kidney beans in 880-bag increments due October 9, 2026. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, procured through the Comptroller's Statewide Procurement Division, issued an IFB (304T-26-300CF) for cafeteria food products spanning 382 line items with response extended to May 4, 2026, covering multiple TDCJ warehouse locations across five geographic regions. The City of Edinburg, Texas, issued RFP 2026-017 (due August 4, 2026) for CACFP meal program supplies to 400 children, including proteins and beans, with a local-vendor preference under Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051. The State of Illinois posted a quarterly food-order solicitation (FY-27 IVHQ, due June 26, 2026) with brand-specific or equal items, though specific categories were not detailed in available materials.