UNSPSC 50444622: Frozen russian red mustard lettuce

The variety of lettuce known as russian red mustard lettuce that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50444622 Frozen russian red mustard lettuce, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local solicitations in the source block, which center instead on bulk frozen vegetables (corn, mixed vegetables, carrots, assorted blends), fresh produce, and comprehensive grocery procurement for institutional food service. State and local buyers—primarily state departments of corrections, school districts, and health and human services agencies—are actively soliciting frozen produce in large volumes (40,000 to 400,000 pounds per solicitation) for cafeteria, prison, and institutional nutrition programs, but frozen red mustard lettuce as a specialty item does not appear in any of the recent opportunities. The code shows minimal decision-relevant activity aligned to its nominal scope.

Recent procurement activity focuses on mainstream frozen vegetable commodities and fresh produce rather than specialty frozen greens. Oregon Department of Corrections posted ITBs for frozen corn (July 2026), frozen potatoes (July 2026), and assorted frozen vegetables (June–April 2026), all delivered FOB destination with firm per-pound pricing and delivery within 30–45 days. School districts across Georgia, Missouri, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Virginia are soliciting comprehensive food and produce contracts—including frozen items but as components of broader grocery bids spanning hundreds of line items—with Buy American compliance, HACCP certification, and firm pricing for 12-month terms. Texas Health and Human Services Commission and state correctional departments represent the largest institutional buyers, with contracts typically ranging from $1.5 million to $9 million annually. The code shows no evidence of state or local demand for frozen red mustard lettuce specifically, and vendors pursuing this UNSPSC designation should assess whether their actual product fits the broader frozen-vegetable opportunities or whether the code classification itself is misaligned with procurement practice.