UNSPSC 50301597: Anna apples

Variety of apples known as anna apples

UNSPSC 50301597 Anna apples (Commodity) represents a narrow product category within state and local food procurement, yet the recent opportunities block shows minimal direct solicitation activity specifically for this variety. Rather, anna apples appear as line items within broader fresh-produce buys targeting school nutrition programs, child care food service, and institutional meal support. State and local governments procure apples—including multiple varieties—as components of comprehensive fruit-and-vegetable contracts that serve K–12 school districts, pre-K programs, senior centers, and detention facilities. The issuing bodies span school boards, county education agencies, city purchasing offices, and cooperative buying groups representing multiple districts. Apples are typically specified by variety (Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, and others), packed in cases with stated unit counts, and required in food-service-ready condition. Vendors must meet USDA Buy American provisions (domestic sourcing when available), HACCP plan requirements, temperature-control standards, and compliance with child nutrition program regulations such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) standards.

Recent procurement activity centers on Georgia school districts, Texas independent school districts, and multi-district cooperative purchasing vehicles. The GEC Buying Cooperative's SN 26-004 solicitation (posted February 4, 2026, proposals due March 4, 2026) encompasses fresh produce across two geographic service areas spanning 30 Georgia school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million. Apples appear in line-item specifications for multiple school districts including Hancock County Board of Education (IFB SN002-2027, bids due June 26, 2026), Bulloch County School District (IFP PE55612NONST2027000000031, proposals due May 4, 2026), Bartow County School System (RFP 10-2026-019, proposals due June 22, 2026), and Bryan County Schools (sealed bids due May 27, 2026). Meriden Public Schools in Connecticut (RFP 026-41, proposals due February 25, 2026) and Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida (RFP 26039RFPDST, proposals due March 11, 2026) also solicit fresh produce including apples. Pricing structures vary from firm fixed-unit pricing to cost-plus-fixed-fee models; delivery requirements typically mandate weekly service to school sites with temperature-controlled trucks and early-morning arrival windows. No opportunities identify anna apples as an exclusive or standalone procurement; the category remains bundled with broader produce buys where variety selection and sourcing are secondary to volume capacity and service reliability.