UNSPSC 50362200: Canned or jarred blueberries

The edible blue or blackish berry of any of several plants (genus vaccinium) of the heath family that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50362200 Canned or jarred blueberries is a Class code that describes shelf-stable blueberry products in canned or jarred form purchased primarily by state and local food-service operations, including corrections departments, veterans' homes, state supported living centers, school nutrition programs, and county senior services. State and local governments buy canned and jarred blueberries as components of broader food-service supply contracts supporting institutional dining, typically specified by brand or with brand-or-equal options and often bundled with other canned fruits, vegetables, proteins, and staple commodities. Issuing bodies span state corrections systems, state health and human services commissions, departments of veterans' affairs, county boards of education and county departments of community services, city school districts, and independent school districts. Illinois, Oregon, Texas, Georgia, and Connecticut show recent procurement activity under this code or closely related food-service commodity solicitations.

Recent opportunities highlight the scope of buying patterns. The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office has issued multiple quarterly food-order RFPs for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy with both brand-specific and brand-or-equal specifications, with proposals due in June and August 2026. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted ITBs for canned applesauce (a closely related commodity under the same UNSPSC family) in May and July 2026, with approximately 1,900 to 4,760 cases per solicitation and historical pricing near $21.83 per case; ODOC offers a combined 10 percent preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes in October 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for senior services, including canned goods. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Department of Criminal Justice have issued IFBs for food and consumable products to state hospitals, supported living centers, and correctional facilities, with estimated contract values of $1.5 million to $4.5 million over multi-year terms. Austin Independent School District and Hancock County Board of Education solicited produce and food-service items in June and July 2026. Pricing is firm-fixed on a per-unit basis, delivery is FOB destination, and awards typically go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or to the vendor offering best value, with single or multiple awards common.