UNSPSC 50311501: Organic akane apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic akane apples

UNSPSC 50311501 Organic akane apples, a Commodity code, spans fresh fruit procurement for school nutrition programs, regional parks, healthcare facilities, and county food-service operations. State and local governments buying under this code are sourcing fresh apples — often organic or locally-grown varieties — as components of broader produce bids for cafeteria operations, concession services, and federal meal-assistance programs. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county boards of education, with secondary activity from county parks departments and healthcare coalitions. School districts dominate the recent opportunity stream, reflecting the seasonal and volume-driven nature of K-12 food procurement tied to academic calendars and USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program grants.

Recent activity shows geographic concentration in the Southeast. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (estimated annual value $78,000, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026, with pricing preference for organic produce sourced within 400 miles); Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties for the 2026-27 school year under IFB #SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System (Georgia) requested proposals for local fresh fruits and vegetables (due June 22, 2026); and Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026. Collier County (Florida) sought food-services proposals for regional park concessions via ITN (due March 6, 2025), and Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals with a response deadline of August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a broader food and kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026) with scope details in attached documentation. Evaluation criteria across school district solicitations consistently weight cost heavily (40%) and favor organic or locally-sourced products through pricing adjustments or geographic preferences. Most school contracts run July through June, with delivery schedules concentrated in early morning windows and Buy American or domestic-sourcing preferences embedded in award criteria.