UNSPSC 50462701: Canned or jarred celebrity celery

The variety of celery known as celebrity celery that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50462701 Canned or jarred celebrity celery, a Commodity code, has limited recent activity that does not align with the code's nominal scope. State and local governments purchasing under this code are primarily purchasing shelf-stable canned and jarred vegetables and related food service supplies for institutional food service operations — canteens, cafeterias, and on-campus dining at state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, schools, and health service agencies. The issuing bodies include state health and human services departments, state corrections agencies, county governments, and independent school districts. The work solicited spans canned vegetables (tomatoes, stewed items), proteins in shelf-stable form, condiments, sauces, and consumable food service supplies such as containers, napkins, and serving trays — a scope substantially broader than canned celery specifically. Vendors responding must meet USDA grade standards (typically Grade B or better for canned vegetables), comply with FDA/USDA labeling and food safety requirements, provide firm fixed pricing on line-item bases, demonstrate three verifiable references for similar food service supply contracts, maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence, and comply with E-Verify and debarment certifications. Delivery is nearly universally F.O.B. Destination with transportation costs included in pricing, and response windows are typically five to ten business days.

Recent solicitations under this code cluster in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted three major procurement opportunities between May and October 2026 for consumable foods and supplemental food products at state-supported living centers and state hospitals, with estimated annual volumes ranging from approximately $1.5 million to $4.5 million across multi-year terms. The Oregon Department of Corrections solicited approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (bid due June 19, 2026, with previous purchase at $13.75 per case), and Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (quote due October 19, 2026). Ben Hill County Schools and Burke County Public Schools in Georgia each issued comprehensive school nutrition food bids spanning nearly 400 line items across multiple categories with bid openings in May and June 2026. These solicitations indicate active procurement in institutional food service at state and local levels, though the recent opportunities block contains no solicitations specifically for canned celery, suggesting this Commodity code may see limited volume or may be misaligned with actual procurement activity under it.