UNSPSC 50351549: Frozen organic kidd's orange red apples

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

UNSPSC 50351549 Frozen organic kidd's orange red apples is a Commodity code that sits within the broader produce purchasing activity of state and local school nutrition programs. The recent opportunities tagged to this code show that state and local governments procure fresh and frozen produce through school nutrition programs to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, though the specific "frozen organic kidd's orange red apples" line item appears only incidentally within larger, mixed-produce procurements. The solicitations reveal that school districts purchase dozens or hundreds of produce line items in a single RFP or IFB—encompassing apples (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Ambrosia, and other varieties), berries, cruciferous vegetables, root crops, leafy greens, citrus fruits, and specialty items—bundled with frozen foods, grocery staples, dairy, and proteins. The issuing bodies are school districts and county boards of education, predominating in the recent activity; one cooperative purchasing vehicle (GEC Buying Cooperative sourcing for 30 school districts across two Georgia areas) and one state-level solicitation (Georgia for "food, supplies, and other kitchen products") also appear.

Geographically, the recent opportunities concentrate in Georgia, with eight of ten solicitations issued by Georgia school districts or state purchasing; additional activity includes Connecticut (City of Bridgeport), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District), and the state of Georgia. Representative recent opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts via the GEC Buying Cooperative (proposals due March 4, 2026, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two); the City Schools of Decatur IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (sealed bids due May 15, 2026); the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Bid 26-34 for fresh produce (sealed bids due April 23, 2026, encompassing 72 line items with Fuji apples alone at an estimated 21,125 cases annually); and Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (sealed bids due June 26, 2026, specifying multiple apple varieties including Gala, Granny Smith, and Honey Crisp). All solicitations require Buy American compliance with domestic agricultural content minimums, HACCP plans, recall procedures, and firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges; delivery is made to school sites Monday through Friday, and contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options.