UNSPSC 50361563: Canned or jarred pearmain apples

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

UNSPSC 50361563 Canned or jarred pearmain apples (Commodity) covers canned applesauce and other shelf-stable apple products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, particularly corrections, public health facilities, and school nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show state departments of corrections, health and human services agencies, and school districts buying canned applesauce in bulk—typically multi-case, multi-truck quantities meeting USDA commodity specifications for shelf life, syrup type, and packaging. The code reflects a narrow but active subset of preserved fruit purchasing; state and local issuing bodies source under it primarily through ITB, IFB, and RFP notice types with response dates clustered in spring and early summer.

The Oregon Department of Corrections has issued two recent ITBs for canned applesauce (S-29100-00017453, due July 31, 2026, and S-29100-00016975, due June 2, 2026), each soliciting multiple truck loads (4,760 cases and 1,904 cases respectively) delivered FOB Destination to Salem. Texas Health and Human Services Commission's supplemental food and consumable procurement (HHS0016792V2, due March 19, 2026, maximum potential value $4.5 million) included canned fruit among 210 line items for state hospitals and supported living centers statewide. Geographic activity concentrates in the Pacific Northwest and Texas, with Oregon showing repeat procurement demand under this code. Issuing bodies are predominantly state agencies (corrections, health and human services) rather than school districts or municipalities; when school districts appear in the broader food procurement space, they typically source applesauce and preserved fruits through larger grocery or commodity food contracts rather than standalone UNSPSC 50361563 line items. Historical pricing from Oregon awards (approximately $21.80–$21.83 per case as of mid-2026) and firm fixed-price requirements with extended delivery windows (45-60 days between shipments) characterize the transactional pattern.