UNSPSC 50361552: Canned or jarred laxton apples

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

UNSPSC 50361552 Canned or jarred Laxton apples (Commodity) captures state and local procurement of preserved apple products, though recent solicitations show this code draws heavily on broader canned and jarred fruit categories rather than Laxton apples specifically. State and local governments purchase these products primarily for institutional food service — correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, health and human services facilities, and state-supported living centers. The Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and multiple school districts (Hancock County, Liberty County, Austin ISD, Rockwood R-VI, Fairfax County Public Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, Dallas ISD) dominate recent activity, with school nutrition programs representing the largest and most frequent buyer segment. Work solicited includes canned applesauce for corrections inventory (Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453, due July 31, 2026), dried fruit bars and apple crisps for school food service (Austin ISD RFP 27RFP004, due July 16, 2026), and bundled food procurement covering canned fruits alongside proteins, vegetables, grains, and consumable supplies under broader commodity bids. Most jurisdictions require products to meet USDA 2011 commodity specifications or FDA/USDA standards, with minimum one-year shelf life and compliance with Buy American provisions mandating domestic agricultural commodity content.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Oregon, Georgia, and Connecticut, with school districts in the Southeast (Georgia, Texas) showing the heaviest procurement volume. Texas Health and Human Services Commission issues large statewide food and consumable bids covering 210 line items with potential values reaching $4.5 million over three years (IFB HHS0016792 series, most recent response deadline March 19, 2026); Oregon Department of Corrections regularly solicits canned applesauce in 4,760-case and 1,904-case lots under ITBs (S-29100-00017453 due July 31, 2026; S2910000016975 due June 2, 2026, both at $21.84 per case historical pricing). School districts solicit fresh produce and specialty items under RFPs and IFBs with firm-fixed pricing, Net 30–45 payment terms, and delivery to central warehouses or individual school sites; Fairfax County Public Schools (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026) and Douglas County School System (RFP SN26-003, due February 18, 2026, with $9 million estimated annual spend for main-line distribution) represent the largest school-based opportunities. Competitive pressures are tight — most bids award on lowest responsive, responsible price with evaluation of vendor performance history, compliance with nutritional and Buy American standards, and service quality; many solicitations permit multiple awards by line item to allow vendor segmentation.