UNSPSC 50301525: Fuji apples

The variety of apples known as fuji apples

UNSPSC 50301525 Fuji apples, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh whole apples procured by state and local education agencies, child nutrition programs, and senior services departments for meal service. State and local governments buy Fuji apples as a line item within broader produce procurement for National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) compliance, often bundled with other apple varieties, seasonal produce, and complementary food categories. Recent solicitations show Fuji apples purchased alongside Gala, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and other varieties—schools treat apple selection as part of flexible produce specification rather than a single-SKU contract. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education (elementary through high school), followed by child care and Head Start programs operating under CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) requirements. The code shows activity from school nutrition programs across multiple states, indicating distributed rather than centralized procurement.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia—evidenced by Hancock County, Dougherty County, Bulloch County, Bryan County, Liberty County, Glynn County, and Henry County boards of education all posting produce bids with Fuji apples specified—alongside Texas (McAllen Independent School District, Austin ISD, Edinburg child nutrition), Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools), Connecticut (Meriden Public Schools), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Mississippi (DeSoto County School District). Representative recent solicitations include Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Bid 26-34 (posted March 22, 2026, due April 23, 2026, IFB format) for 72 fresh produce items including 21,125 cases of Fuji apples annually, Hancock County Board of Education IFB SN002-2027 (posted June 10, 2026, due June 26, 2026) specifying Fuji apples among six apple varieties across 200+ line items, and GEC Buying Cooperative RFP SN 26-004 (posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) covering approximately 72 produce line items for 30 Georgia school districts with estimated combined annual spending of $5.5 million—Fuji apples included as one variety within apple procurement. Buy American compliance (7 CFR 210.21(d)) requiring minimum 51% domestic agricultural content, HACCP plans with traceability and 24/7 recall accessibility, and firm pricing for contract duration are standard requirements across recent opportunities.