UNSPSC 50331636: Dried organic palstein apricots

The variety of organic apricots known as organic palstein apricots that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50331636 Dried organic palstein apricots is a Commodity code that covers dried fruit products procured by state and local agencies, particularly for school nutrition programs and institutional food service. Recent state and local solicitations show that the code encompasses fresh and processed produce for school meal programs, corrections facilities, and state nutrition centers. The issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state corrections departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and state procurement divisions acting on behalf of multiple agencies. School districts dominate the activity, soliciting produce through IFB notices with strict Buy American requirements mandating at least 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content in processed products, HACCP plans, food safety certifications, and delivery to multiple school sites.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Hancock County Schools (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce including specialty fruits, with a due date of June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school locations through June 30, 2027. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited 115 line items of commodities for its nutrition center with electronic submission due June 26, 2026 through the OpenGov Procurement Portal, contract term through June 30, 2027, and MBE/CBE certifications required under City Ordinance 3.12.130. The State of Georgia and Texas Department of Criminal Justice each issued broader food procurement solicitations in May and April 2026 covering multiple product categories across institutional facilities. The Texas Comptroller issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for approximately 382 line items including proteins, dairy, grains, and produce for TDCJ warehouse distribution across five geographic areas, with responses due May 4, 2026 and contract term extending through August 31, 2027 with two optional renewal years.