UNSPSC 50321579: Dried russet apples

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

UNSPSC 50321579 Dried russet apples, a Commodity code, represents fresh and processed fruit products that state and local governments procure primarily for school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show that school districts and state departments are acquiring fresh apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) alongside broader produce and food commodity categories rather than dried russet apples specifically. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state departments (State of Georgia, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and municipal nutrition centers. The code sits within the broader institutional food procurement ecosystem where districts and state agencies bundle fresh produce, proteins, dairy, grains, and specialty items into consolidated RFPs and IFBs. Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content in processed products apply across most recent solicitations, and MBE/CBE certifications are applicable in certain jurisdictions including Connecticut. Vendors must provide HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, nutritional analyses, state health inspection records, and comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability with the issuing body named as additional insured.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas based on recent postings from May through June 2026. Representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce IFB posted June 10, 2026, with responses due June 26, 2026, encompassing over 200 line items with delivery to three school locations for the 2026-27 contract year; the City of Bridgeport's commodities bid posted June 2, 2026, also due June 26, 2026, covering 115 line items for the Board of Education Nutrition Center with firm fixed pricing through June 30, 2027; the State of Georgia's food, supplies, and other kitchen products IFB posted May 15, 2026, with a June 22, 2026 response deadline; and the Texas Comptroller's IFB on behalf of TDCJ for cafeteria food products, posted May 4, 2026, with responses due May 4, 2026 (extended via Addendum No. 2), spanning approximately 382 line items across five geographic Texas areas with contract term through August 31, 2027, plus two optional one-year renewals. Award decisions typically go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best-value vendor selections with flexibility to award to single or multiple vendors.