UNSPSC 50590000: Dried Non GMO vegetables

Plants cultivated Non GMO for an edible part, as roots, stems, leaves or flower that have been dried for preservation. To qualify as being dried, the vegetables should have been subjected to a commercial process for moisture reduction.

UNSPSC 50590000 Dried Non GMO vegetables is a Family code that encompasses fresh and processed produce supplies for school meal programs, institutional food service, senior nutrition initiatives, and general procurement for state and local food operations. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying fresh produce (apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes), packaged meal components, and broader grocery items that span multiple produce categories alongside proteins, dairy, and prepared foods. Issuing bodies include school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District), county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts and state agencies appear as repeat buyers in this period.

Recent activity spans Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. Representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty items for the 2026-27 school year with a June 26, 2026 due date; the City of Bridgeport's solicitation (BNB052266) for over 1,100 grocery line items including vegetables, fruits, and related items for the Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services supporting the National School Lunch Program, due June 30, 2026; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB (HHS0017449) for food and consumables to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical contract value of $1.5 million, due July 13, 2026; and Hillsborough County's ITB (ITB2600289) for senior meal preparation and delivery services with an estimated three-year value of $17,832,659.90 and a June 25, 2026 deadline. Most solicitations require Buy American compliance with at least 51 percent domestic agricultural content, adherence to school nutrition standards, firm pricing with no fuel surcharges, and delivery to multiple school or facility locations on a Monday-through-Friday basis.