UNSPSC 50461915: Canned or jarred egyptian turnip rooted beets

The variety of beets known as egyptian turnip rooted beets that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50461915 Canned or jarred egyptian turnip rooted beets is a Commodity code covering shelf-stable canned and jarred vegetable products procured by state and local food service operations. In practice, state and local governments buy this item as part of larger consumables and food-supply contracts for institutional kitchens, state hospitals, supported living centers, school nutrition programs, and correctional facilities. The issuing bodies are primarily Texas health and human services agencies, county school districts in Georgia, and state corrections departments, reflecting the code's primary use in congregate feeding environments. Recent solicitations show that canned and jarred vegetables—including beets, tomatoes, and mixed canned vegetables—are bundled into multi-line-item food procurements alongside proteins, dairy, grains, and food service supplies, with vendors expected to respond to minimum purchase thresholds (typically 95 percent or more of specified line items) and meet USDA grade standards, shelf-life requirements, and FDA compliance.

Activity under this code concentrates in Texas and Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple IFBs for consumables and food products serving state supported living centers at Lufkin and El Paso—IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026) valued at $1.5 million historically and IFB HHS0016792V2 (due March 19, 2026) with a three-year maximum potential of $4.5 million covering 210 line items of fresh, frozen, and canned products statewide. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Statewide Procurement Division issued IFB 304T-26-300CF (due May 4, 2026) for cafeteria food products across five geographic warehouse areas, encompassing approximately 382 line items. In Georgia, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners solicited informal written quotes (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables; Burke County Public Schools (PE55037NONST2027000000007, due June 5, 2026) and Ben Hill County Schools (PE61000NONST2027000000006, due June 15, 2026) each sought comprehensive food bids spanning nearly 400 line items for school nutrition programs. Oregon Department of Corrections also procured canned tomatoes (S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026) in quantities of approximately 7,616 cases at $13.75 per case in the prior year. Bidders must submit pricing on an F.O.B. Destination basis with delivery within 7–30 days of order, maintain three verifiable references, and comply with state-specific affidavits, debarment certifications, E-Verify requirements, and minimum insurance thresholds of $500,000 per occurrence.