UNSPSC 50444104: Frozen caraway

The variety of herbs known as caraway that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50444104 Frozen caraway, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of specialty food ingredients for institutional food service operations. The recent solicitations under this code show that state agencies purchase frozen caraway and similar specialty spice or herb products as components of meal preparation at state-supported facilities, correctional institutions, and other large-scale food service operations. The buying pattern indicates demand for bulk-quantity, specification-compliant frozen ingredients supplied under firm fixed-unit pricing with periodic cost-adjustment provisions tied to commodity indices or federal wage floors.

State health and human services agencies dominate solicitations under this code. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 on June 11, 2026, for food and consumable products (including specialty ingredients) to supply the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center, with responses due July 13, 2026; the prior contract period carried a historical monetary value of $1.5 million, and the initial term runs September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with renewal and extension options. The State of Georgia posted solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009 on May 15, 2026, for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026, response deadline. Recent activity centers in Texas and Georgia, with both states sourcing institutional food service supplies through formal IFB processes. Vendors should expect multi-year contract structures with best-value evaluation criteria and CPA Vendor Performance Tracking System verification of prior performance.