UNSPSC 50466107: Canned or jarred malabar spinach

The variety of spinach known as malabar spinach that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50466107, Canned or jarred malabar spinach, is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure canned vegetables under this code as part of larger consumables contracts for food service operations at institutional facilities including state-supported living centers, correctional institutions, schools, and county social service programs. The scope encompasses shelf-stable canned and jarred vegetables purchased in bulk case quantities for cafeteria, canteen, and kitchen operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing canned vegetables alongside broader categories of proteins, dairy, frozen items, condiments, and food service supplies within single comprehensive bids rather than as standalone line items. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies operating residential care facilities, state correctional departments, school districts, and county departments. The mix reflects both specialized state infrastructure (state-supported living centers, Department of Criminal Justice facilities) and general municipal and county food service programs.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple IFBs for consumables at Lufkin and El Paso State Supported Living Centers (HHS0018082 due October 23, 2026, and HHS0017449 due July 13, 2026), and a statewide supplemental food procurement for state hospitals and supported living centers (HHS0016792V2, due March 19, 2026, with a potential value of $4.5 million over three years). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice procured approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products through the Statewide Procurement Division (IFB 304T-26-300CF, due May 4, 2026). In Georgia, Gwinnett County requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026), and Burke County Public Schools and Ben Hill County Schools each issued comprehensive school nutrition food bids encompassing canned fruits and vegetables. Oregon's Department of Corrections solicited canned tomatoes specifically (S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026, with a prior purchase at $13.75 per case). These solicitations reflect steady institutional demand for bulk canned vegetables delivered F.O.B. Destination within 72 hours to seven days of order, with firm fixed pricing on a per-case or per-unit basis and vendor compliance requirements including references, HACCP certifications, and debarment verification.