UNSPSC 50331555: Dried organic mcintosh apples

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

UNSPSC 50331555 Dried organic McIntosh apples, a Commodity code, captures state and local procurement of fresh and processed produce for school nutrition programs, institutional food service, and correctional facilities. Recent solicitations show school districts and state agencies buying fresh apples alongside broader fresh-produce baskets that include multiple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz), berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, and specialty fruits, as well as dried fruit and processed food items that must meet Buy American requirements with a minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content for processed products. The soliciting bodies are school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia), municipal nutrition departments (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases), state agencies (State of Georgia, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and correctional facilities. Issuing bodies typically require HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, USDA compliance certification, and comprehensive insurance; delivery is firm-fixed-price with transportation included and pricing firm for the contract term unless a major market change occurs.

Geographic activity centers on the South and Southwest: Hancock County Schools in Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce across three school locations with a June 26, 2026 response date; Bridgeport's Board of Education nutrition center sought commodities including fruit and vegetable products due June 26, 2026; the State of Georgia requested food supplies and kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 deadline; and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued multiple food procurements including a cafeteria food products IFB due May 4, 2026 (extended from April 21) covering 382 line items across five geographic areas and regional distribution points, and a dried prunes solicitation (IW236532) covering whole, pitted prunes in U.S. Grade B quality. School nutrition contracts typically run July through June and allow award to single or multiple vendors based on lowest responsive and responsible bid; TDCJ procurements carry standard 30-day delivery expectations and span contract terms through August 2027 with optional renewal periods.