UNSPSC 50361578: Canned or jarred rome beauty apples

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

UNSPSC 50361578 Canned or jarred rome beauty apples is a Commodity code that encompasses shelf-stable canned and jarred apple products procured by state and local food service operations, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and social services agencies. State and local buyers use this code for bulk purchases of processed apples—typically canned applesauce, apple crisps, or dried fruit products containing apples—for institutional meal service, senior nutrition programs, and emergency food assistance. The issuing bodies span state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, county boards of education, independent school districts, municipal nutrition centers, and county social services divisions. Recent solicitations show Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy, Georgia county school systems, Austin Independent School District, and Connecticut and Connecticut municipal boards of education as repeat or standout buyers under related commodity codes for canned fruit and food products.

Recent activity clusters in the Southeast (Georgia, Texas, Connecticut), Pacific Northwest (Oregon), Midwest (Illinois), and reflects steady institutional demand. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections issuing ITB S-29100-00017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce with bids due July 31, 2026, and pricing evaluated at $21.84 per case based on prior award; Austin Independent School District issuing RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service with proposals due July 16, 2026; and Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issuing IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce including multiple apple varieties for the 2026-27 school year with bids due June 26, 2026. Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products serving state supported living centers with a prior-period value of $1.5 million (September 2025–August 2026), and Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia solicited informal written quotes (IWQ 140229) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned products for senior services, due October 19, 2026. The code shows consistent activity across institutional procurement channels with firm pricing typically required through contract terms and FOB destination delivery mandates.