UNSPSC 50331528: Dried organic gilliflower apples

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

UNSPSC 50331528 Dried organic gilliflower apples is a Commodity code that addresses fresh and processed produce procurement for school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. State and local governments soliciting under this code are primarily school districts and state departments of corrections, which source fresh produce—including apples and other fruits and vegetables—as line items within broader fresh-produce or cafeteria-food RFPs and IFBs. Scope under the code spans fresh apple varieties (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Ambrosia, and Jazz), berries, leafy greens, cruciferous and root vegetables, and specialty fruits delivered to multiple school sites and institutional distribution centers. The Buy American provision requiring a minimum of 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content in processed products is standard across school nutrition solicitations. Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut) and state correctional agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice procuring through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division), with state departments of education also participating as broad commodity buyers.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Southeast and Texas. Hancock County Schools in Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce across over 200 line items with delivery to three school sites and a due date of June 26, 2026. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited 115 commodity line items for the Board of Education Nutrition Center, also due June 26, 2026, with MBE/CBE certifications applicable under City Ordinance. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Comptroller's office, posted Invitation for Bid 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products spanning approximately 382 line items across five geographic areas with FOB Destination delivery to six TDCJ distribution points; the original April 21, 2026 due date was extended via addendum to May 4, 2026. A separate TDCJ solicitation (Bid IW236532) for whole pitted dried prunes specified U.S. Grade B quality in 60–70 count size with a minimum order of 1,400 boxes and a due date of February 20, 2026. School districts require firm fixed pricing for contract terms running through June 30, 2027, with payment within thirty to forty-five days of receipt and inspection, and award authority to select single or multiple vendors based on lowest responsive and responsible bids.