UNSPSC 50486411: Green tomato purees

The variety of tomates known as green tomatoes which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50486411 Green tomato purees, a Commodity code, covers canned and processed tomato products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service — school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, health and human services institutions, and veterans' homes. The code captures both whole-form tomato products (canned whole, diced, sliced, stewed tomatoes) and concentrated forms (tomato paste, purees) supplied to central distribution points or direct to school kitchens and institutional cafeterias. Issuing bodies span school districts of varying sizes (Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia; Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri; Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia; Burke County Public Schools in Georgia; Douglas County School System in Georgia), state correctional and health agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections; Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and veterans' homes (Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy). School nutrition programs dominate recent activity, with multiple districts issuing comprehensive food bids that include tomato products as line items within larger grocery or fresh-produce procurements. Texas HHSC and Oregon DOC issue standing solicitations for supplemental food and consumable products serving state hospitals, supported living centers, and correctional facilities statewide.

Geographic concentration in recent opportunities appears heaviest in Georgia (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools, Douglas County School System, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System) and Texas (HHSC serving statewide), with Oregon Department of Corrections issuing multiple canned tomato bids (S2910000016089 for 1,904 cases of tomato paste due March 9, 2026; S2910000015837 for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes due February 9, 2026; S2910000016405 for jalapeno peppers due April 6, 2026). Illinois Veterans Home and Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia also appear. School district solicitations typically use IFB format with annual contract cycles beginning July 1, with bids due in late April or early May (Ben Hill County Schools IFB #26271 due June 15, 2026; Burke County Public Schools due June 5, 2026; Liberty County Board of Education due April 29, 2026; Muscogee County ITB 26-017 due April 27, 2026). Texas HHSC issued two statewide supplemental food IFBs (HHS0016792 and HHS0017449) with estimated historical values of $1.5 million to $4.5 million over initial and renewal periods. Oregon DOC procurements are smaller line-item buys (historical tomato paste at $27.75 per case, whole canned tomatoes at $14.30 per case) but recurring. All solicitations emphasize USDA grade compliance, sodium limits (typically 240 mg per 100 grams for tomato products), minimum shelf life (12 months typical), Buy American Act compliance where applicable, and firm fixed pricing with FOB Destination delivery.