UNSPSC 50321573: Dried red gravenstein apples

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

UNSPSC 50321573 Dried red gravenstein apples, a Commodity code, covers specific varieties of processed dried fruit purchased by state and local school nutrition programs and correctional institutions to meet bulk food-service requirements. Recent state and local solicitations show the code encompassing dried fruit procurement alongside broader fresh-produce and processed-food categories, where school districts and state agencies source items to meet USDA nutritional standards and Buy American compliance thresholds (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products). The issuing bodies are school districts, state departments of education, state departments of criminal justice, and city nutrition departments — all operating meal programs that require multi-month contracts with firm fixed pricing, HACCP documentation or USDA grade certification, and delivery to centralized distribution points or school campuses. The work involves responding to IFBs and RFPs with detailed product specifications, nutritional data, manufacturer information, proof of USDA or state health compliance, and insurance documentation; awards are typically made to lowest responsive and responsible bidders and may be split among multiple vendors.

Geographic activity centers on Texas (Texas Department of Criminal Justice multi-location procurement), Georgia (state-level food procurement), Connecticut (City of Bridgeport Board of Education), and Georgia again (Hancock County Schools). Hancock County Schools issued IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026, due June 26, 2026, requesting fresh produce for the 2026–27 school year with delivery to three school locations and contract performance through June 30, 2027; the scope included multiple apple varieties and other produce across over 200 line items. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases posted IFB BNB053266 on June 2, 2026, due June 26, 2026, for commodities including fruit and vegetable products to supply the Board of Education Nutrition Center, with electronic submission required through OpenGov Procurement Portal and contract term through June 30, 2027. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF (due May 4, 2026, extended via addendum from April 21) for cafeteria food products across approximately 382 line items spanning proteins, frozen entrees, dairy, grains, and fresh and canned vegetables and fruits for distribution across five geographic areas in Texas, with initial contract term through August 31, 2027, and two optional one-year renewals.