UNSPSC 50491512: Organic violetta di chioggia artichoke purees

The variety of organic artichokes known as organic violetta di chioggia artichokes which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50491512 Organic violetta di chioggia artichoke purees is a Commodity code that in practice covers a far broader range of shelf-stable and fresh food products procured by state and local governments for institutional food service operations. Recent opportunities show that state and local buyers are soliciting prepared and frozen proteins (chicken wings, brisket, leg quarters), vegetables (fresh, frozen, canned tomatoes, potatoes), dairy products, grains, bakery items, condiments, sauces, and consumable food service supplies (containers, napkins, straws, foil) rather than the artichoke purees the code nominally names. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions (Texas HHS Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), county boards of commissioners and purchasing divisions (Gwinnett County, Georgia), school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools, Georgia; Texas school nutrition programs), and state departments of corrections (Oregon). The mix tilts toward state departments and institutional purchasers managing centralized food service for hospitals, state supported living centers, prisons, and school nutrition programs, with school districts and county social services representing significant repeat buyers.

Activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with lighter representation in Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 for consumables foods at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center (due October 23, 2026), soliciting 22 line items of prepared foods and food service supplies for fiscal year 2027; the Gwinnett County IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable foods including peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, and sauces for Community Services (due October 19, 2026); the Oregon Department of Corrections IFB for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes at $13.75 per case as of the previous February 2026 purchase (due June 19, 2026); and Ben Hill County Schools IFB #26271 for comprehensive school nutrition procurement across multiple product categories including fresh produce, meat, dairy, and condiments for four schools (due June 15, 2026). Most institutional procurements carry firm fixed pricing for initial contract periods, require FOB Destination with freight prepaid, impose 72-hour to seven-day delivery windows, and mandate compliance with federal Buy American and HACCP standards.