UNSPSC 50462806: Canned or jarred swiss chard

The variety of chard known as swiss chard that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50462806 Canned or jarred swiss chard is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure canned vegetables for institutional food service operations, including school districts, state health agencies, and correctional facilities. The recent opportunities block shows no solicitations specifically for canned swiss chard; however, the code sits within a broader family of canned vegetable procurements where state and local buyers are actively seeking individual commodity items. Representative recent activity includes Oregon Department of Corrections procurements for canned tomatoes (S2910000017145, posted June 5, 2026, IFB closing June 19, 2026) and tomato paste (S2910000016089, ITB closing March 9, 2026), both delivered to institutional distribution centers with firm pricing on FOB Destination terms. Texas Health and Human Services Commission procurements for supplemental food and consumables (HHS0017449, IFB closing July 13, 2026) and canned goods within broader food service contracts (HHS0016792, covering 210 line items including canned goods) reflect similar demand patterns across state health and corrections facilities.

School districts and state agencies dominate solicitation activity under this commodity tier. School nutrition programs in Georgia (Ben Hill County Schools IFB 26271, posted May 19, 2026; Liberty County Board of Education IFB posted March 30, 2026; Muscogee County School District ITB 26-017 for produce, posted March 27, 2026) regularly spec canned vegetables as part of broader grocery procurements, while state corrections and health systems in Texas and Oregon show sustained purchasing for canned commodity items with volumes measured in cases or truckloads. Geographic concentration centers on Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with secondary activity in Illinois and Missouri school districts. No recent opportunities tagged directly to canned swiss chard appear in the block, suggesting this specific commodity is either bundled into larger food service contracts or procured with lower frequency than tomatoes, produce, or fresh proteins. Buyers typically require USDA Grade B or better compliance, sodium limits, minimum 12-month shelf life, proper labeling, and FOB Destination delivery; pricing remains firm for contract periods with adjustments permitted only at renewal or based on verified cost indices.