UNSPSC 50301513: Costard apples

The variety of apples known as costard apples

UNSPSC 50301513 Costard apples, a Commodity code, does not align with the state and local procurement activity captured in the recent opportunities block. The source lists no recent solicitations specifically for costard apples or other specialized apple varietals purchased under this code. The recent opportunities instead reflect broader produce procurement across multiple fruit and vegetable categories, with solicitations from school districts, counties, cities, and child nutrition programs requesting fresh produce assortments—often including standard apple varieties (Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, and others)—but not costard apples as a distinct line item or primary commodity. The mismatch suggests that UNSPSC 50301513 does not reflect current state and local buying patterns, or that costard apples are not commonly procured through these channels at the commodity level.

The broader fresh produce market for school nutrition and public-sector child care programs remains active across the United States, with significant recent solicitation volume in Georgia (Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, Liberty County, Bryan County, Dougherty County, and others), Texas (Austin ISD, McAllen ISD, City of Edinburg), Florida (Hillsborough County), Connecticut (Meriden Public Schools), and other states. School districts and child nutrition authorities are the dominant issuing bodies, supplemented by county boards of education and municipal child care programs. However, to assess pursuit viability under UNSPSC 50301513 specifically, you will need to verify whether costard apples are being actively solicited as a standalone commodity or bundled into broader produce awards, as the current data shows no targeted demand for this variety in state and local markets.