UNSPSC 50486424: Tumbler tomato purees

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

UNSPSC 50486424 Tumbler tomato purees (Commodity) covers state and local procurement of canned and processed tomato products—primarily whole, sliced, diced, stewed, or halved canned tomatoes delivered in bulk to institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring these products for school nutrition programs, state correctional facilities, state supported living centers, and state veterans homes. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (elementary through high school) and state departments of corrections and health and human services, with activity concentrated in Georgia, Oregon, Texas, Illinois, and Missouri. School nutrition programs represent the heaviest buyer segment, sourcing canned tomatoes as a staple component of meal programs serving thousands of students daily; state correctional and health facilities procure similar volumes for inmate and resident populations.

Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S2910000016089 in February 2026 for approximately 1,904 cases of tomato paste (Salem, Oregon delivery, due March 9, 2026) and ITB S2910000015837 in January 2026 for 7,616 cases of canned tomato products in multiple forms (due February 9, 2026), with the latter showing a historical purchase price of $14.30 per case from Highland Wholesale. Ben Hill County Schools (Georgia) released IFB #26271 in May 2026 for comprehensive food products including canned tomatoes for four school locations (due June 15, 2026). Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia) solicited Master Grocery K-12 (IFB 2000004323) in April 2026 covering grocery supply and weekly delivery to 45 schools plus seven distribution kitchens (due April 27, 2026), encompassing canned tomato products as part of a broader food bid. The State of Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy issued RFQ 26497DVAQUINCB51106 in February 2026 for quarterly food orders including processed tomato items (due February 24, 2026). Pricing in recent bids reflects product specifications emphasizing USDA Grade B or better, sodium content capped at 240 mg per 100 grams, and twelve-month minimum shelf life. All-inclusive FOB Destination pricing is standard, with delivery cycles typically 30 days apart to central distribution centers serving multiple school or facility locations.