UNSPSC 50331573: Dried organic red gravenstein apples

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

UNSPSC 50331573 Dried organic red gravenstein apples is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh and processed apple products procured by state and local school nutrition programs and other public food service operations. Recent solicitations under this code reveal that state and local governments are buying fresh apples across multiple varieties—not dried organic gravenstein apples specifically, but rather fresh Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and Jazz apples as part of broader produce procurement for school meal programs. The issuing bodies are school districts and state corrections departments purchasing fresh produce and cafeteria food staples. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia and the City of Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut have both solicited fresh produce including multiple apple varieties within the past four months. The State of Georgia and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice also appear in recent activity, with TDCJ procuring commodities including fresh fruit and specialty items for multiple correctional facilities. All recent opportunities emphasize compliance with the Buy American Provision (requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products), USDA grade standards, HACCP plans, and firm-fixed pricing for the contract term, typically twelve months.

The most recent and relevant opportunities are concentrated in the Southeast and Texas. Hancock County Schools (Sparta, Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026, with response due June 26, 2026, for fresh produce including multiple apple varieties to supply three school locations for the 2026–27 school year; the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases issued RFQ BNB053266 on June 2, 2026, also due June 26, 2026, for commodities including fruit and vegetable products to supply the Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center. The State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) with a June 22, 2026, response date. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice solicited cafeteria food products under IFB No. 304T-26-300CF with a final due date of May 4, 2026, covering approximately 382 line items including fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty items across five geographic areas within Texas. The code shows active procurement activity among school districts and state agencies but little direct sourcing of dried organic apples; current demand centers on fresh apple varieties for school nutrition programs and institutional food service.