UNSPSC 50361600: Canned or jarred apricots

The oval orange-colored fruit of a temperate-zone tree (prunus armeniaca) resembling the related peach and plum in flavor that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50361600 Canned or jarred apricots is a Class code representing shelf-stable preserved fruit that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service — school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, veterans homes, senior services, and state-supported living centers. Recent solicitations show the code capturing a broader category of canned and preserved fruits beyond apricots alone, including applesauce, mixed canned fruits, and dried fruit products. Issuing bodies span state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, State of Georgia), counties (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Hancock County Board of Education), cities (City of Bridgeport), independent school districts (Austin ISD), and specialized state agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice). The market shows repeat procurement across multiple jurisdictions and seasonal cycles, with school districts and correctional systems representing the most active buyer segments.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Illinois, and Connecticut, with scattered procurement across other states. Recent representative opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB S-29100-00017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (historical award to Robbins Sales at $21.84 per case, bids due July 31, 2026); Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of mixed shelf-stable food items including canned proteins and vegetables (informal written quotes, due October 19, 2026); the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office's weekly food orders for Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (multiple solicitations issued June through August 2026 for brand-specific and brand-or-equal fruit products); and Austin Independent School District's RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (due July 16, 2026). Pricing in recent awards ranges from $21.82–$21.84 per case for applesauce. Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed goods) appear in school nutrition procurements. Delivery is typically FOB Destination within 45–72 hours of order, with general commercial liability insurance requirements of $1–2 million per occurrence standard across most jurisdictions.