UNSPSC 50363303: Canned or jarred foster grapefruit

The variety of grapefruit known as foster grapefruit that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50363303 Canned or jarred foster grapefruit, a Commodity code, sees minimal direct application in current state and local procurement activity—the recent opportunities block shows no solicitations actually seeking canned grapefruit. The code's nominal scope covers shelf-stable citrus products packed in juice, water, or light syrup, but the opportunities posted under or near this classification instead target canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce, and broader food service supply contracts for schools, corrections facilities, and state health agencies. School districts and state departments dominate issuing-body activity in this product family, with repeated solicitations for fresh and processed fruits, canned goods, and meal-service staples. The geographic spread across Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Missouri, and Connecticut reflects scattered regional demand rather than concentrated procurement in any single state.

Representative recent opportunities illustrate the mismatch between the code's stated scope and actual purchasing. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 (due July 31, 2026) for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce, not grapefruit, with historical pricing at $21.84 per case and a 10 percent combined preference for Oregon goods and bidders. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Department of State Health Services jointly procured supplemental food and consumables under IFB HHS0016792 (response deadline March 19, 2026, later extended), encompassing 210 line items across bread, dairy, frozen, and canned goods for state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with a three-year maximum potential value of $4.5 million. School districts including Dallas ISD, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI, and Hancock County Schools have posted RFPs and IFBs for grocery, fresh produce, and food service contracts (April through July 2026 due dates) totaling millions in annual expenditure. These solicitations signal active procurement in the broader food service family, but canned grapefruit specifically shows no identifiable recent state or local demand.