UNSPSC 50351515: Frozen organic cox's orange pippin apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic cox's orange pippin apples that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50351515 Frozen organic Cox's Orange Pippin apples, a Commodity code, nominally designates specialty frozen fruit products, but state and local food-service procurement under this code actually encompasses broad fresh and frozen produce purchasing for school nutrition programs, county senior services, and municipal boards of education. Recent solicitations show school districts and county agencies sourcing mixed fresh produce portfolios—including apples across multiple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz), berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, melons, and leafy greens—alongside frozen and shelf-stable items such as canned proteins, vegetables, grains, and dairy. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education) and county health and human services departments (Gwinnett County Department of Community Services, Early County Schools), posting IFB and informal RFQ notices under National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements. Buy American provisions (51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content in processed products) appear consistently across solicitations, and blind sampling for nutritional compliance, HACCP plans, and comprehensive food recall procedures are standard vendor qualifications.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB for fresh produce with sealed bids due June 26, 2026, spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties and specialty fruits and vegetables for the 2026-27 school year. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ 140229) on October 13, 2026, for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables) due October 19, 2026, with delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases solicited bids on over 1,100 line items of grocery items for the Bridgeport Board of Education with electronic submission due June 30, 2026, requiring compliance with Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act nutrition standards, whole-grain specifications, and nut-free formulations. Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items and 60 non-food supplies with bids due June 8, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a May 15, 2026 solicitation for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026.