UNSPSC 50361554: Canned or jarred macoun apples

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

UNSPSC 50361554 Canned or jarred macoun apples (Commodity) covers canned fruit products—predominantly applesauce and other canned fruit—procured by state departments, school districts, and corrections agencies for institutional food service. The code sees regular activity from state prison systems and K–12 nutrition programs, with recent solicitations emphasizing compliance with USDA commodity specifications, firm fixed pricing on a per-unit basis, and multi-truckload or case-lot delivery to centralized distribution points. State and local governments buying under this code prioritize shelf life (typically one year minimum), compatibility with existing food service systems, and products meeting FDA/USDA standards for canned fruit packed in juice, water, or light syrup.

Recent opportunities span Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, and Missouri. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 (posted July 10, 2026; due July 31, 2026) for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce at $21.84 per case, delivered in five truckloads to Salem with a 10 percent combined preference for Oregon-processed goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders. An earlier ODOC ITB (posted May 18, 2026; due June 2, 2026) sought 1,904 cases of canned applesauce at $21.827 per case under identical specifications. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0016792 (issued February 2026, extended to February 23 deadline) included canned fruit among 210 line items for state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with a maximum three-year potential value of $4.5 million and firm fixed pricing required. These corrections and institutional-care procurements dominate current activity; the code shows minimal recent school-district purchasing specifically for canned apple products, though school nutrition RFPs frequently include broader fruit and vegetable categories that may encompass canned items as secondary options.