UNSPSC 50331503: Dried organic api apples

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

UNSPSC 50331503 Dried organic api apples (Commodity) describes dried apple products purchased by state and local school nutrition programs, correctional systems, and other institutional food services. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers procuring dried apples as part of broader fresh and processed produce contracts for school meal programs and state-operated correctional facilities, though the recent opportunities block shows limited activity specifically tagged to this code—most solicitations are broader commodity procurements that include dried fruits among dozens of other food items rather than standalone dried apple buys.

School districts and state correctional agencies dominate the recent solicitation activity. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties for the 2026–27 school year with sealed bids due June 26, 2026; the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Board of Education Nutrition Center solicited 115 line items of food commodities (electronic submission due June 26, 2026) covering eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and fruit products with Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content in processed products; the State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products RFB due June 22, 2026; and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (via the Texas Comptroller's Statewide Procurement Division) issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products including proteins, dairy, grains, and produce for delivery to six TDCJ distribution centers across Texas, with response due May 4, 2026 (extended via Addendum No. 2). A separate TDCJ solicitation (Bid No. IW236532) targeted whole pitted dried prunes in U.S. Grade B quality with a minimum order of 1,400 boxes for the Corpus Christi location, originally due February 20, 2026. Georgia and Texas show the most recent activity under or near this code; Connecticut and Georgia school systems represent the secondary market. All school nutrition solicitations include Buy American or domestic-content requirements, typically 51 percent domestic ingredients for processed products, with HACCP plans, debarment certification, and anti-collusion affidavits required of vendors.