UNSPSC 50331541: Dried organic ida red apples

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

UNSPSC 50331541 Dried organic ida red apples is a Commodity code representing a narrow product line within the broader fresh and processed fruit procurement activity that state and local governments buy for school nutrition programs and correctional facilities. Recent solicitations frame this code narrowly: school districts and county boards of education are buying fresh apples (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and other varieties) as part of larger fresh-produce contracts, and a California county detention facility recently solicited dried fruits including raisins and cranberries on an all-or-none basis alongside nuts. The code activity reflects school districts' Buy American compliance obligations under federal child nutrition law, which require minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content in processed products, and USDA grade and nutritional standards (whole grain enrichment, calorie and fat limits, absence of artificial colors and preservatives). Issuing bodies are predominantly K-12 school districts across multiple states—including Hancock County Schools (Georgia), Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Douglas County School System (Georgia), and the County of Santa Clara detention facility (California)—alongside state procurement offices and transit or correctional authorities. School nutrition programs dominate the recent opportunity set.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (multiple county school boards and a state procurement notice) and extends across the Mid-Atlantic and upper South (Virginia, Missouri), with California detention food services also active. Representative recent opportunities include the Hancock County Schools Nutrition Fresh Produce SY27 IFB (posted June 10, 2026, due June 26, 2026) covering over 200 fresh-produce line items including multiple apple varieties with delivery to three school locations; the Fairfax County Public Schools Master Grocery K-12 IFB 2000004323 (posted April 6, 2026, due April 27, 2026) requiring grocery product supply to 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens; and the Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services grocery-items IFB (posted March 31, 2026, due April 29, 2026) encompassing over 900 line items for approximately 6,900 daily lunch participants. The Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) sought fresh produce and eggs for 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million to $1.1 million by area through the GEC Buying Cooperative. State and local school nutrition procurements typically require firm-fixed pricing for 12-month contract periods, weekly or multi-day-per-week delivery to school sites, HACCP and food-safety plans with 24-hour recall procedures, and compliance with federal debarment, anti-collusion, and E-Verify certifications; many reserve the right to award to single or multiple vendors on a line-item basis.