UNSPSC 50361583: Canned or jarred starking apples

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

UNSPSC 50361583 Canned or jarred starking apples is a Commodity code that captures shelf-stable canned and jarred apple products — including applesauce, apple crisps, and whole or sliced apples packed in syrup, juice, or water — procured by state and local food-service operations for institutional feeding programs, school nutrition, senior services, and correctional facilities. State and local governments buy these items as components of broader food supply contracts for kitchens, cafeterias, and nutrition centers serving detained populations, students, elderly residents, and state-supported living center populations. Issuing bodies span state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, county boards of education, independent school districts, county social services departments, and municipal school boards. The code sees regular activity from corrections and human services procurement offices, with multiple state departments and school districts posting annual or quarterly refresh solicitations.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Illinois, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple ITB solicitations for canned applesauce — most recently ITB S-29100-00017453 (bids due July 31, 2026) for approximately 4,760 cases at $21.84 per case historical pricing, and S2910000016975 (bids due June 2, 2026) for 1,904 cases — both delivered to the Central Distribution Center in Salem and subject to a combined 10 percent preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and Oregon-resident bidders. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0016792V2 in May 2026 for supplemental food and consumables (210 line items statewide) with an estimated three-year value of $4.5 million covering state hospitals and supported living centers. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables and proteins (IFQ 140229, due October 19, 2026). The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office posted multiple brand-specific and brand-or-equal weekly food order solicitations for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (due August 24, 2026 and June 17, 2026). Austin Independent School District issued RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (due July 16, 2026). Award criteria typically emphasize lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a per-unit or per-ounce basis, compliance with USDA commodity or grade specifications, and delivery within 45–72 hours or on FOB Destination terms prepaid by contractor.