UNSPSC 50331568: Dried organic prime gold apples

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

UNSPSC 50331568 Dried organic prime gold apples, a Commodity-tier code, nominally encompasses dried organic apple products for state and local procurement. However, recent opportunities posted under this code show minimal alignment with dried organic apples specifically. Instead, state and local school districts, corrections agencies, and municipalities are soliciting fresh produce—including apples among a broad basket of fruits, vegetables, and other food categories—through food-service RFPs and IFBs. Hancock County Schools (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 in June 2026 for fresh produce across 200+ line items including apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) alongside berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, and specialty items for the 2026-27 school year; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice solicited cafeteria food products encompassing proteins, dairy, grains, and fresh and canned vegetables and fruits through IFB No. 304T-26-300CF; and the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut requested commodities including fruit and vegetable products for school nutrition. All recent solicitations emphasize Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products), HACCP or USDA certification, firm fixed pricing for contract duration, and delivery to multiple school or institutional sites. School districts and state agencies dominate the issuing-body mix, with corrections departments also participating.

Geographic activity appears concentrated in the South and Northeast. Hancock County and the State of Georgia posted solicitations in May and June 2026; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued two separate procurements (one in May 2026 with an extended May 4 deadline, another in April 2026 with a February 20 opening); and the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut posted in June 2026. The code shows recent activity but limited specificity around dried organic apples as a standalone commodity—the category appears to function as a catch-all tag for broader school nutrition and institutional food service contracts that bundle fresh and processed produce together. Vendors pursuing opportunities under this code should expect school-year contract cycles (July through June), institutional nutrition delivery requirements to multiple sites, and substantial compliance documentation including food safety certifications, E-Verify authorization, and insurance.