UNSPSC 50311596: Organic york imperial apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic york imperial apples

UNSPSC 50311596 Organic York Imperial Apples is a Commodity code representing fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitations show the code capturing a broader basket of fresh produce rather than York Imperial apples specifically. State and local jurisdictions currently soliciting under this code are purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs, county parks and recreation food service, healthcare organizations, and regional food operations. School districts represent the most active issuing body, with multiple districts issuing bids for fresh produce as part of National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance. Produce procured spans individual items (petite bananas, apples in multiple varieties) and commodity bundles (weekly mixed fresh fruits and vegetables for elementary student snack programs). Quality and delivery standards are consistent across solicitations: vendors must comply with HACCP plans, maintain cold-chain temperature controls, achieve specified ripeness or grade standards, deliver on tight schedules (often early morning windows), carry liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, and comply with Buy American provisions where applicable. A growing number of solicitations incorporate geographic sourcing preferences, requiring produce sourced within 400 miles or from local farms, with formal scoring preferences for local or organic sourcing.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts. Madison Metropolitan School District issued two bids in July 2026 covering petite bananas (weekly usage 70–90 cases, $78,000 estimated annual value, IFB due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program participation (approximately 5,900 servings weekly, RFB due July 29, 2026 with Wisconsin sourcing mandate and 5% diverse-vendor preference). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce across 200+ line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, and root vegetables for the 2026–27 school year (IFB due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (RFP due June 22, 2026, contract award July 20, 2026). Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested food bids covering 300+ items including fruits and vegetables (bids due June 8, 2026). Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce proposal solicitation for the 2026–27 period (due August 21, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida posted an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession food operations (proposals due March 6, 2025). The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026) with scope details in attached documentation.