UNSPSC 50361579: Canned or jarred russet apples

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

UNSPSC 50361579 Canned or jarred russet apples, a Commodity code, represents a narrow product line within state and local food procurement, though recent solicitations show the code sees actual demand primarily for canned applesauce rather than russet apples specifically. State and local governments buying under this code are school districts, state corrections departments, and health and human services agencies purchasing processed fruit products for institutional food service operations. 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, applying a combined 10 percent preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders; the historical award price was $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales. Austin Independent School District posted RFP 27RFP004 on June 26, 2026, for dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service, with proposals due July 16, 2026, though minimal specification detail is available in the source material.

Recent activity under this code concentrates in Oregon and Texas, with secondary opportunities in Georgia and other states. Beyond the two applesauce and apple-crisp solicitations, the broader food procurement landscape shows multiple states and school districts (including Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, Missouri, and Virginia) issuing large-volume food service contracts that encompass canned and fresh fruit but tag them under higher-level UNSPSC food families rather than this specific commodity code. The Oregon Department of Corrections' two applesauce ITBs (one in May 2026 for 1,904 cases at $21.827 per case, awarded to MJ Kellner, and the July 2026 solicitation noted above) represent the most directly relevant recent activity. Bidders to state and local fruit procurement typically face Buy American requirements, USDA commodity compliance mandates, firm fixed pricing for multi-month terms, FOB destination delivery with freight prepaid, general liability insurance minimums of $1 million to $2 million, and evaluation weighted heavily toward lowest responsive, responsible bid.