UNSPSC 50481500: Artichoke purees

The type of vegetable known as artichokes which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50481500 Artichoke purees, a Class code, names a specialized processed vegetable product that appears infrequently in state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities block shows no solicitations specifically for artichoke purees; instead, state and local governments are sourcing broader food categories—canned tomatoes, fresh produce, eggs, and comprehensive grocery line items—through school nutrition programs, corrections departments, and health and human services facilities. School districts and state agencies are the dominant issuing bodies, with activity concentrated in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Missouri, and Illinois, typically bundling produce and prepared foods under RFP, RFQ, IFB, or ITB notices. Representative recent procurements include the Oregon Department of Corrections' IFB for canned tomatoes (approximately 7,616 cases, due June 19, 2026), Ben Hill County Schools' IFB for food products across multiple categories (due June 15, 2026), and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals statewide (due July 13, 2026 for HHS0017449). These opportunities emphasize USDA compliance, sodium limits, shelf-life requirements, and firm fixed pricing with delivery to multiple school or facility locations.

The code shows little recent relevant activity because state and local procurement offices do not isolate artichoke purees as a line-item commodity; instead, they source such products as substitutable items within broader food service RFPs that specify produce categories but permit equivalent products. Vendors pursuing this code should monitor school nutrition and state facility food service RFPs rather than expect dedicated artichoke-specific solicitations. Opportunities tend to award on lowest responsive bid or best value, require proof of liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence), USDA compliance, and federal debarment certifications. Most solicitations permit brand-specific or equal substitutions, creating an opening for artichoke puree suppliers to propose equivalent products within larger food contracts, but the code itself remains a weak signal for direct demand.