UNSPSC 50462901: Canned or jarred broad leaved batavian chicory

The variety of chicory known as broad leaved batavian chicory that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50462901 Canned or jarred broad leaved batavian chicory is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of prepared vegetable products for institutional food service, though recent solicitations show this specific item sees minimal direct demand—instead, state and local buyers source canned and jarred vegetables as part of broader food service contracts covering dozens or hundreds of line items. School districts, state correctional facilities, state health and human services agencies, and state supported living centers issue the bulk of recent solicitations in this product family. The work involves competitive bidding on fixed or firm pricing for canned produce items as components of larger food supply agreements, with delivery to central distribution points, school cafeterias, or institutional kitchens. Vendors compete on price, specification compliance, shelf life, sodium content limits, and ability to meet delivery schedules—typically weekly or on-demand with FOB Destination pricing that includes freight and handling.

Activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Missouri, Illinois, and Virginia, with school districts representing the largest issuing body segment followed by state departments (corrections, health services, veterans homes). Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumables at the El Paso State Supported Living Center (due July 13, 2026), the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S2910000017145 for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes to be delivered by June 19, 2026, the Ben Hill County Schools IFB #26271 for school nutrition food products (due June 15, 2026), and the State of Illinois RFQ 27497DVAQUINCB52821 for quarterly weekly food orders at the Illinois Veterans Home Quincy facility (due June 26, 2026). These solicitations typically run 12-month terms with renewal options and require vendors to meet Buy American provisions, USDA grading standards, HACCP compliance, and state procurement regulations. No single vendor dominates; awards go to lowest responsive bids on line-item or comprehensive bases depending on the district's strategy. The code shows steady baseline activity suitable for regional and national food service distributors with public institutional experience and established supply chains to multiple delivery points.