UNSPSC 50321563: Dried pearmain apples

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

UNSPSC 50321563 Dried pearmain apples (Commodity) represents a narrow produce subcategory that state and local governments purchase primarily through school nutrition programs and correctional facilities as part of broader food-service procurement. Recent solicitations show dried apples appearing in mixed fresh and processed produce bids rather than as standalone line items, indicating minimal standalone demand for this specific apple variety. The issuing bodies are predominantly K-12 school districts (Hancock County Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System, and Rockwood R-VI School District) with one correctional facility buyer (Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department). These jurisdictions are purchasing dried pearmain apples as components of larger annual grocery or fresh-produce contracts supporting school nutrition programs serving daily breakfast and lunch populations ranging from roughly 1,700 to 19,000+ students.

Activity concentrates in Georgia and surrounding regions, with recent solicitations posted between January and June 2026 from Georgia school districts (Hancock County, Liberty County, Savannah-Chatham, Douglas County), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI), Virginia (Fairfax County), California (Santa Clara County), and multi-state school districts participating in buying cooperatives. Representative opportunities include Hancock County Schools Nutrition Fresh Produce SY27 (IFB, due June 26, 2026) soliciting over 200 fresh produce line items with multiple apple varieties for delivery to three school locations, and Santa Clara County's Dried Fruits and Nuts (ITB-PRC-FY26-0617, due February 5, 2026) for correctional food services. Fairfax County Public Schools issued a Master Grocery K-12 contract (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026) with firm fixed pricing for July 2026 through June 2027 delivery to 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens. School districts enforce Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed products, HACCP plans, USDA compliance, and firm fixed pricing for full contract terms. No specific budget figures or incumbent vendors are disclosed in recent solicitations. The code shows modest activity with dried pearmain apples embedded in commodity-level school nutrition purchasing rather than emerging as a standalone procurement focus.