UNSPSC 50311560: Organic ozark gold apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic ozark gold apples

UNSPSC 50311560 Organic ozark gold apples is a Commodity code representing a narrow product category within fresh produce sourcing. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily school districts and regional food service operations that seek fresh apples—both commodity-grade and organic varieties—for child nutrition programs, regional parks, and institutional meal service. The recent opportunities block shows school districts and county park systems soliciting fresh produce in bundles that include apples alongside berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, and citrus, often with specifications around ripeness, sizing, sourcing radius (within 400 miles or state-level preference), organic certification where applicable, and delivery logistics. Some solicitations apply local-vendor preferences and organic produce pricing discounts, reflecting growing institutional demand for locally sourced and sustainably grown fruit. When school districts bid produce, they frequently weight cost at 40 to 50 percent and emphasize compliance with food safety (HACCP plans, traceability), timely delivery, and vendor qualifications; organic apples, when specified, typically command a $0.20 per pound preference in final bid comparison or similar scoring adjustment.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida school districts and county systems. The Madison Metropolitan School District requested bids for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026 (RFB 4163), with a $0.20 per pound organic produce preference and sourcing within 400 miles of Madison; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) with bids due June 26, 2026 and contract running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables (RFP 10-2026-019) with a June 22, 2026 deadline and 400-mile sourcing requirement; and Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (ITN 258360) with proposals due March 6, 2025. The code shows scattered but recurring activity among school nutrition programs and institutional food service operators across the Southeast and Midwest, with delivery concentrated at school food production centers and regional park concession areas.