UNSPSC 50363433: Canned or jarred empress grapes

The variety of table grapes known as empress grapes that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50363433 Canned or jarred empress grapes, a Commodity code, does not map clearly to the actual state and local procurement activity in the recent opportunities block. The opportunities listed span canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, weekly food orders, fresh produce, eggs, and comprehensive food service supply — none of which are canned or jarred empress grapes. The code appears misapplied or the sourced opportunities are mislabeled under this category.

The recent activity does show consistent, substantial purchasing of prepared and fresh fruit products by state agencies, school districts, and correctional facilities across multiple jurisdictions. State departments of corrections (Oregon), school nutrition programs (Austin ISD, Hancock County Schools, Rockwood School District, Fairfax County Public Schools, Liberty County Schools, Muscogee County Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Schools, Douglas County Schools, Dallas ISD), and health and human services agencies (Texas HHSC, Illinois State, Georgia) are the primary issuing bodies. Procurement vehicles include ITBs, IFBs, and RFPs with response dates ranging from mid-June 2026 through late April 2026. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for canned fruit applesauce (S2910000017453, due July 31, 2026, 4,760 cases at approximately $21.84 per case historically); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce including multiple apple varieties, berries, and vegetables (SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026, over 200 line items); and the Douglas County School System's RFP for food supply and distribution services across 32 schools serving approximately 25,500 students (26-003, due February 18, 2026, estimated annual expenditure $9 million). Activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Missouri, Virginia, and Connecticut, with school nutrition programs and state facilities representing the dominant buyer cohort. The code shows little specific activity targeting the commodity named — pursue opportunities under related fruit and vegetable codes if your product aligns with fresh produce, dried fruit, or canned-fruit-product categories actually being solicited.