UNSPSC 50361503: Canned or jarred api apples

The variety of apples known as api apples that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50361503 Canned or jarred api apples (Commodity) covers canned and jarred apple products, including applesauce, that state and local governments procure for institutional food service—primarily school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, and health and human services operations. The code encompasses sweetened and unsweetened varieties in smooth and chunky styles, packed in juice, water, or light syrup, meeting USDA commodity specifications. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts, state corrections departments, and state health and human services agencies, with school districts dominating the recent opportunity volume across multiple states. The Oregon Department of Corrections appears as a repeat buyer (two recent solicitations for canned applesauce in February and July 2026), signaling institutional procurement stability in that jurisdiction.

Activity under this code concentrates in the South and Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITBs for approximately 1,904 cases (May 2026, due June 2) and 4,760 cases (July 2026, due July 31) of canned applesauce at historical pricing of $21.83–$21.84 per case. School districts in Georgia (Hancock County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Douglas County School System) and Texas (Rockwood R-VI School District, Dallas Independent School District, Austin Independent School District) have solicited fresh produce and grocery items that include apple products as line items within broader food procurement. The Hancock County schools IFB (June 2026, due June 26) specified multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) among over 200 produce items. State health and human services procurement in Texas (HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center, supplemental food contracts) and Illinois (quarterly food orders) encompasses canned fruit categories. Buy American or domestic-content preferences appear in several school district solicitations, and most require firm fixed pricing, FOB destination with transportation prepaid, and compliance with USDA standards and food safety certifications including HACCP plans and recall procedures.