UNSPSC 50351520: Frozen organic earligold apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic earligold apples that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50351520 Frozen organic earligold apples (Commodity) covers fresh and frozen produce items—chiefly apples and other fresh fruits and vegetables—that state and local school districts and municipalities procure for school nutrition programs and institutional food service. Recent solicitations show school districts are the dominant buyers, purchasing produce through annual or multi-year contracts that supply breakfast and lunch programs across multiple school sites. Work under this code spans produce sourcing, delivery logistics, and food safety compliance tied to the USDA's National School Lunch Program and Buy American requirements (domestic agricultural content minimums). Issuing bodies are consistently school districts and regional education boards rather than state departments or counties. These jurisdictions source fresh produce through both commodity-specific RFPs—dedicated fresh produce procurements—and broader grocery or food supply contracts that include produce as one component among snacks, dairy, meats, grains, and prepared foods. Delivery requirements typically specify multiple school sites, firm pricing for 12-month contract periods, refrigeration standards, HACCP plans, and food recall procedures. Nutrition compliance mandates whole-grain standards, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Connecticut. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on June 10, 2026, for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items—apples of multiple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz), berries, cruciferous vegetables, melons, and citrus—with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative on February 4, 2026, for fresh produce and eggs covering 30 school districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spend of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, proposals due March 4, 2026. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) solicited bids on March 22, 2026, for 72 fresh produce items with 21,125 cases of Fuji apples estimated annually and bids due April 23, 2026. The City of Bridgeport (Connecticut) Department of Public Purchases sought grocery items including frozen products on June 30, 2026, for the Bridgeport Board of Education. Smaller school districts in Missouri, Georgia, and Connecticut round out current activity. Most recent procurements specify no dedicated set-asides or incumbent vendors, opening competition to qualified vendors meeting insurance, experience, and compliance thresholds.