UNSPSC 50351500: Frozen organic apples

The fleshy usually rounded and red, yellow, or green edible pome fruit of a tree (genus malus) of the rose family that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50351500 Frozen organic apples, a Class code, describes shelf-stable and fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitations show the code captures a broader spectrum of food and nutrition products than frozen organic apples alone. State and local buyers use this code for multi-line-item food contracts spanning shelf-stable groceries, fresh produce, dairy, proteins, and accompanying non-food supplies to support school nutrition programs, county senior services, and public food procurement. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county government agencies; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, and the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases appear in recent activity. The State of Georgia also solicits under the code. Most work adheres to National School Lunch Program and Buy American Provision standards (51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content where required), with vendors expected to meet HACCP certification, E-Verify compliance, food safety documentation, debarment verification, and product recall procedures.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. Representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (over 200 line items, apple varieties, berries, and specialty produce, bids due June 26, 2026) and Early County Board of Education's line-by-line bid for food and non-food products supporting school meal programs (approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food supplies, bids due June 8, 2026). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners solicited informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables) for the Department of Community Services, due October 19, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Board of Education Food & Nutrition Services sought electronic bids on over 1,100 grocery line items with firm pricing through June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2026 response date. Contract periods typically run July 1 through June 30 annually with renewal or extension options; pricing is firm throughout the term absent major market documentation, and award favors the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.