UNSPSC 50361574: Canned or jarred red rome apples

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

UNSPSC 50361574 Canned or jarred red rome apples (Commodity) describes preserved apple products state and local governments buy for institutional food service, but the recent opportunities under this code reflect a broader category of canned and processed fruit products rather than red rome apples specifically. State and local purchasing offices, school districts, corrections departments, and health and human services agencies are soliciting canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, and supplemental fruit products as ingredients and components within larger food service contracts. The Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and multiple school districts are the most active recent buyers. Scope of work includes canned fruit applesauce meeting USDA 2011 commodity specifications packed in juice, water, or light syrup; processed dried fruit products for school meals and food service; and supplemental fruit items for institutional kitchens. Bidders typically quote firm, all-inclusive unit pricing on FOB destination terms with delivery to central warehouses or distribution centers, and contracts often carry preferences for in-state producers or processors and standard commercial liability insurance requirements of $1 million to $2 million per occurrence.

Recent opportunities span Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, Missouri, Illinois, and Florida. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 on July 10, 2026, for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (sweetened or unsweetened, smooth or chunky) with bids due July 31, 2026; the historical award price was $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales. Austin Independent School District issued RFP 27RFP004 on June 26, 2026, for dried fruit bars and apple crisps, due July 16, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 on June 11, 2026, for food and consumable products including fruit items for the El Paso State Supported Living Center and other DSHS facilities, with proposals due July 13, 2026 and an estimated historical value of $1.5 million for the prior 12-month period. Hancock County Board of Education issued IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026, for fresh produce encompassing multiple apple varieties, with bids due June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school locations. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases issued IFB BNB053266 on June 2, 2026, for commodities to supply the Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center, including fruit and vegetable products, due June 26, 2026. Activity is concentrated in the school nutrition and institutional corrections and health services segments, with firm pricing and Buy American provisions appearing consistently across solicitations.