UNSPSC 50362007: Canned or jarred jostaberries

The variety of blackberries known as jostaberries that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50362007 Canned or jarred jostaberries is a Commodity code that state and local governments do not currently procure under this specific code; recent opportunities tagged with this code involve canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, and general food supply for schools and state facilities, not jostaberries. The code name and actual procurement activity show a significant mismatch. State and local issuing bodies soliciting food products through recent postings include school districts (Austin ISD, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI, Liberty County, Savannah-Chatham, Dallas ISD, Douglas County, Hancock County), state corrections and health agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas HHSC, Texas TDCJ), and municipal nutrition centers (City of Bridgeport). These jurisdictions source food through competitive bids using IFB, RFP, and RFQ notice types, with responses typically due within 30–60 days of posting.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Missouri, Connecticut, and Virginia. Representative opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 (canned fruit applesauce, 4,760 cases, due July 31, 2026 with 10% Oregon preference), Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 (dried fruit bars and apple crisps, due July 16, 2026), and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 (food and consumable products for state supported living centers, estimated $1.5 million historical value, due July 13, 2026). The Douglas County School System RFP 26-003 sought a main-line food service distributor for approximately $9 million in annual food supply and distribution across 32 schools. School nutrition programs dominate this procurement volume, driven by federal meal reimbursement and commodity sourcing requirements; state facility food services and correctional institutions represent the secondary segment. Buy American provisions and USDA compliance are standard requirements across school-based procurements in this code family, though the code itself shows minimal recent jostaberry-specific demand.