UNSPSC 50341601: Frozen ambercot apricots

The variety of apricots known as ambercot apricots that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50341601 Frozen ambercot apricots, a Commodity code, represents a narrow product line within state and local food service procurement, though recent solicitation activity shows this specific frozen fruit item sees minimal standalone demand. Instead, the code appears in broader grocery and food service contracts where frozen fruits are bundled with dozens or hundreds of other line items—vegetables, proteins, dairy, pantry staples, and paper goods—rather than as a standalone procurement. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily school districts, state health and human services agencies operating institutional food service facilities, and municipal correctional systems. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Georgia school districts dominate recent activity, with HHSC issuing multiple IFBs for food and consumable products across state hospitals and state-supported living centers, while Georgia school districts (Bulloch County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Douglas County School System, Fulton County Schools, Hancock County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and others) solicit comprehensive food procurement contracts covering 200 to 1,100 line items annually for child nutrition programs. Head Start of Greater Dallas also participates as a federal-grant-funded child care nutrition buyer. Frozen fruits are typically one commodity category among many in these solicitations—frozen berries or mixed frozen vegetables appear alongside fresh produce, meats, dairy, and prepared foods—rather than as dedicated procurements.

Geographic concentration is heaviest in Texas and Georgia, where state agencies and school districts post frequent solicitations. Recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017660 for FY27 groceries at Big Spring State Hospital (due July 27, 2026), covering approximately 110 line items of proteins, prepared foods, dairy, and pantry staples with a historical spend baseline of $32,226.36 annually; the City of Bridgeport (Connecticut) Department of Public Purchases' solicitation BNB052266 for over 1,100 grocery items for the Board of Education's food service (due June 30, 2026, already closed); and Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce covering 200+ line items (due June 26, 2026). The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S2910000016590 for frozen fruit berries specifically—40,000 pounds of IQF berries including blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries (due April 23, 2026)—providing one of the few recent standalone frozen-fruit procurements, though the volume and pricing suggest seasonal or commodity-driven demand rather than sustained market presence. Pricing in institutional settings typically ranges from $0.89 per pound (historical benchmark from Oregon DOC) to costs embedded in line-item bids; school districts require firm fixed pricing for 12-month periods, with adjustments permitted only semi-annually or annually if supported by USDA market data or CPI documentation. Demand is driven by federal child nutrition program funding (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, CACFP for Head Start) and state appropriations for institutional food service, making procurement activity seasonal—with most bids issued February through June for July 1 contract starts—and concentrated in spring and early summer solicitation windows.