UNSPSC 50466406: Canned or jarred cherry tomatoes

The variety of tomatoes known as cherry tomatoes that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50466406 Canned or jarred cherry tomatoes, a Commodity code, encompasses the supply of shelf-stable tomato products in packaged form to state and local institutions. State and local governments procure canned tomatoes primarily for school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and health and human services agencies. Issuing bodies span state departments (departments of corrections and health services), school districts of varying sizes, and county boards of education. The work being solicited ranges from single-product line items within broader food service procurement to dedicated tomato-specific bids; products must meet USDA Grade B or better, comply with sodium content limits (typically 240 mg per 100 grams), carry minimum shelf-life requirements of 12 months, and be supplied in cans or pouches in forms including whole, diced, sliced, or stewed.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Pacific Northwest and Southeast. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted two dedicated canned tomato solicitations in the past six months—ITB S2910000015837 (due February 9, 2026) for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes with an FOB Destination pricing requirement and ITB S2910000016405 (due April 6, 2026)—both seeking product delivered to the Central Distribution Center in Salem. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple procurements for supplemental food and consumables covering tomato products alongside broader categories; IFB HHS0016792 (extended due date February 23, 2026) and follow-up IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026) serve state hospitals and supported living centers statewide. School districts in Georgia including Liberty County Board of Education (IFB due April 29, 2026) and Muscogee County School District (ITB 26-017 due April 27, 2026) procure canned tomatoes as line items within comprehensive food service contracts. Canned tomatoes appear as individual line items or bundled within broader produce and consumables RFPs; recent awards emphasize Oregon-processed and domestic-sourced products where applicable, with historical pricing for whole canned tomatoes ranging from $14.30 to $27.75 per case depending on form and market conditions.