UNSPSC 50431909: Dried organic chioggia beets

The variety of organic beets known as organic chioggia beets that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50431909 Dried organic chioggia beets (Commodity) names a single dried-bean product, but recent state and local solicitations under this code are not buying chioggia beets; instead, they are acquiring kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, red beans, and other dried legumes for institutional food service—primarily for correctional facilities, child and adult care programs, and state educational institutions. State and local governments use this code to procure bulk dried beans meeting USDA grading standards and food-safety compliance for meal preparation in high-volume settings. The issuing bodies are primarily state corrections departments and state purchasing offices acting on behalf of institutional users; one city (Edinburg, Texas) appears in the recent mix for a child care food program. The code shows a mismatch between its nominal commodity and current procurement activity—the recent opportunities are driven by institutional food service demand rather than organic produce specification.

The geographic spread centers on Oregon, Georgia, Texas, and Illinois based on recent solicitations. The Oregon Department of Corrections posted bids for approximately 42,500 pounds of dried pinto and red beans (due June 19, 2026) with a 10% evaluation preference for Oregon-based fabrication and headquarters; the historical purchase price was $0.493 per pound. Georgia Correctional Industries solicited kidney beans in 880-bag increments (due October 9, 2026) under IFB 92100ERFQ0020612027 with all-inclusive delivery pricing and no use of compliance shortcuts permitted in bid specifications. The State of Oregon also posted a separate solicitation for triple-cleaned dried black beans (due August 21, 2026) meeting USDA grading standards for institutional use. The City of Edinburg, Texas, issued RFP 2026-017 for CACFP meal-program supplies including dried beans and proteins for approximately 400 children daily, with a local-vendor preference of 5% for bids within the city limits. Buyers emphasize triple-cleaning, USDA or better grading, FOB destination delivery, and compliance with FDA and HACCP standards; no recent solicitations reference organic certification.