UNSPSC 50351526: Frozen organic gala apples

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

UNSPSC 50351526 Frozen organic gala apples is a Commodity code that frames products state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional food operations. The recent opportunities show that state and local buyers rarely solicit frozen organic gala apples as a standalone line item; instead, they source fresh produce—including multiple apple varieties (Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Ambrosia)—as part of broad food procurement for school meal programs and senior services. The Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce bid for the 2026-27 school year explicitly lists Gala apples among over 200 fresh produce line items, and the Early County Board of Education's food bid encompasses vegetables and fruits without limitation to frozen or organic stock. Gwinnett County's recent food purchase for senior services emphasizes shelf-stable items rather than frozen fresh produce. Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County, Early County, City of Bridgeport Board of Education), county boards of commissioners (Gwinnett County), and state agencies (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the recent activity, typically sourcing through annual or multi-year fixed-price contracts that align with fiscal-year cycles and National School Lunch Program compliance.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Connecticut based on recent postings. Hancock County Schools in Georgia posted a fresh produce IFB due June 26, 2026, and Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a food bid due June 8, 2026; both emphasize domestic sourcing and Buy American compliance. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases posted a grocery items bid for the Bridgeport Board of Education due June 30, 2026, spanning over 1,100 line items with strict Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act nutrition standards and Buy American requirements. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia posted an informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of food items due October 19, 2026, directed to the Department of Community Services rather than schools. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026, with full scope details in the attached solicitation document. None of the recent opportunities explicitly isolated frozen organic gala apples; the code shows minimal targeted recent activity under its nominal product definition, with actual procurement occurring under broader fresh or processed produce categories.