UNSPSC 50311519: Organic duchess apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic duchess apples

UNSPSC 50311519 Organic duchess apples is a Commodity code tracking fresh fruit procurement by state and local public bodies, specifically branded or varietal apple purchases for school nutrition programs, regional parks, healthcare facilities, and produce distribution networks. State and local governments buy organic duchess apples as components of meal services, cafeteria operations, fresh-fruit snack programs funded by USDA grants, and institutional food procurement. Issuing bodies span school districts (primary buyers), county boards of education, county parks and recreation departments, and healthcare-affiliated procurement coalitions. School nutrition programs dominate the activity, with multiple districts soliciting fresh-produce line items that include apples alongside other fruits and vegetables as part of broader national school lunch and breakfast program compliance.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. The Madison Metropolitan School District issued separate RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, both requesting produce sourced within geographic limits and with delivery to school food production facilities. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB in June 2026 for over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) for delivery to three school sites under a July 2026–June 2027 contract. Bartow County School System in Georgia solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables in May 2026 with a 400-mile sourcing radius and June 22, 2026 proposal deadline. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a line-by-line food bid in May 2026 covering 300+ food items including fruits and vegetables for the National School Lunch Program. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an ITN in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a March 6, 2025 proposal deadline and local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition in Florida sought produce proposals in August 2026 due August 21, 2026. School districts typically weight cost at 40% and emphasize Buy American provisions, HACCP compliance, E-Verify authorization, and domestic agricultural sourcing in evaluation criteria.