UNSPSC 50321535: Dried granny smith apples

The variety of apples known as granny smith apples that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50321535 Dried granny smith apples, a Commodity code, covers fresh and processed apple products that state and local governments procure primarily for school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and other institutional food services. Recent solicitations show school districts and state agencies buying fresh apple varieties including Granny Smith alongside other produce in bulk for cafeteria and nutrition center supply, with emphasis on compliance with Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed items. The work involves responding to itemized produce bids specifying case sizes, unit counts, and delivery schedules, often as part of larger fresh-produce or commodity food solicitations rather than standalone apple purchases. School districts and state departments of corrections represent the main issuing bodies under this code.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Connecticut. Hancock County Schools (Georgia) posted an IFB in June 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) for the 2026–27 school year, with responses due June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school locations through June 30, 2027 at firm pricing. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF in May 2026 for cafeteria food products covering approximately 382 line items to supply multiple TDCJ warehouse locations across five geographic areas, with responses extended to May 4, 2026 and contract term through August 31, 2027 with two optional renewal years. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited commodities for the Board of Education Nutrition Center in June 2026 with responses due June 26, 2026 and contract term through June 30, 2027, requiring MBE/CBE certifications under City Ordinance 3.12.130. Vendors must provide HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, USDA compliance confirmation, insurance documentation, and nutritional analyses; delivery often requires appointment scheduling and 24-hour emergency stock maintenance.