UNSPSC 50321556: Dried mutsu apples

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

UNSPSC 50321556 Dried mutsu apples, a Commodity code, encompasses dried apple products that state and local governments source for institutional food service — primarily school nutrition programs and criminal justice facilities. Recent solicitations show that jurisdictions buy dried apples as components of larger fresh and processed produce procurements rather than as standalone line items; the code reflects a narrow product category within the broader landscape of school lunch and institutional cafeteria sourcing. Issuing bodies include school districts (independent school boards and city boards of education), state departments of criminal justice, and state procurement divisions acting on behalf of multiple agencies. School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, with districts sourcing fresh produce across hundreds of line items to support meal service; dried apples appear as one product among many dried fruits, fresh fruits, and vegetables in these comprehensive food-service RFPs and IFBs.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Texas, where recent opportunities posted between May and June 2026. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce including multiple apple varieties for the 2026–27 school year, with responses due June 26, 2026, requiring sealed bids and a firm price for the full contract period plus delivery to three school sites. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across five geographic areas with a response deadline of May 4, 2026 (extended via Addendum No. 2); that solicitation covered approximately 382 line items across proteins, frozen entrees, dairy, grains, and produce categories. The State of Georgia also posted a solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026, with scope details in an attached PDF. All recent opportunities require Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products), HACCP or USDA compliance documentation, and firm fixed pricing for contract periods running through mid-2027.