UNSPSC 50361524: Canned or jarred flower of kent apples

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

UNSPSC 50361524 Canned or jarred flower of kent apples, a Commodity code, represents shelf-stable fruit and vegetable products procured by state and local food service operations, including school districts, county nutrition programs, state correctional and health facilities, and municipal education boards. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying canned and jarred apple products—applesauce in particular—as part of broader food service procurement for institutional feeding programs. The scope extends to related shelf-stable fruit products serving cafeteria, senior services, veterans' facility, and state institution menus. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections and health services, county boards of education and commissioners, independent school districts, and municipal boards of education. Repeat buyers include the Oregon Department of Corrections, which has issued multiple ITBs for canned applesauce, and the State of Illinois, which solicits regular food supply contracts for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy on a quarterly basis.

Recent activity spans the Southeast, Pacific Northwest, and Texas. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITBs for approximately 1,900 to 4,760 cases of canned applesauce in May and July 2026 with response dates of June 2 and July 31, respectively (ITB S-29100-00017453 and S2910000016975), applying a combined 10 percent preference for Oregon goods and resident bidders and referencing a historical price of $21.83 to $21.84 per case. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Department of State Health Services issued a broader IFB for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with a bid deadline of March 19, 2026, and a maximum potential contract value of $4,500,000 over three years; the El Paso facility procurement (IFB HHS0017449, due July 11, 2026) had prior-period expenditure of $1.5 million. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia requested produce bids for school year 2027, including multiple apple varieties, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 (IFB #SN002-2027). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia solicited informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for senior services, with quotes due October 19, 2026 under IWQ 140229. Austin Independent School District issued an RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (27RFP004, due July 16, 2026). All contracts typically require FOB destination delivery, firm pricing, compliance with USDA and FDA standards, and commercial liability insurance.