UNSPSC 50485810: Red alga purees

The variety of sea vegetables known as red algae which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50485810 Red alga purees is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it do not feature red alga purees or any seaweed-derived products. The code shows little relevant recent activity; the nine posted opportunities in the source all solicit shelf-stable processed foods, fresh and frozen produce, proteins, dairy, condiments, and food service supplies for institutional canteens, school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and state-supported living centers. None of the solicitations name red alga or seaweed as a line item or component. The issuing bodies are a mix of state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois, Oregon Department of Corrections, Georgia), county governments (Gwinnett County, Ben Hill County), and independent school districts (Burke County Public Schools). The scope across these opportunities spans weekly and quarterly food orders, annual consumable procurements, and multi-year food service contracts with delivery to multiple facilities, delivery timelines of 30–72 hours or seven days, and F.O.B. Destination pricing.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted at least three solicitations (Lufkin State Supported Living Center in October and August 2026, El Paso State Supported Living Center in June 2026) for consumable foods and kitchen supplies; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued a large cafeteria food products bid in May 2026 covering approximately 382 line items across five geographic warehouse areas. Georgia school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools) and Gwinnett County posted food bids in May and June 2026 for school nutrition and senior services. Oregon Department of Corrections solicited canned tomatoes in June 2026 for approximately 7,616 cases at approximately $13.75 per case. The Illinois state procurement and unspecified Oregon agency each posted one food order. No opportunity in the source identifies red alga purees as a required or optional item, and no vendor has been named as an incumbent or award recipient under this code.