UNSPSC 50363642: Canned or jarred pinot noir grapes

The variety of wine grapes known as pinot noir grapes that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50363642 Canned or jarred pinot noir grapes, a Commodity code, does not reflect the work actually being solicited under this classification in recent state and local procurement activity. Recent opportunities posted under or near this code overwhelmingly target canned and fresh food products for institutional food service — specifically canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce, and assorted grocery staples for schools, corrections facilities, health and human services agencies, and state institutions. The Oregon Department of Corrections and Texas HHSC have both posted multiple solicitations for canned fruit applesauce and supplemental food products; Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI School District, and multiple Georgia school districts (Hancock County, Liberty County, Savannah-Chatham County, Douglas County, Muscogee County) have issued invitations and RFPs for fresh produce, grocery items, and food supply contracts. The pattern suggests the code is being used as a catch-all for canned and preserved fruit procurement rather than pinot noir grapes specifically. Issuing bodies span state departments (Oregon DOC, Texas HHSC/DSHS, State of Illinois), school districts (urban and rural, ranging from small rural boards to large systems like Dallas ISD and Fairfax County), and county-level institutions, with school nutrition programs driving the plurality of volume.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Illinois, Connecticut, and Missouri based on recent postings. Representative opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for canned applesauce (4,760 cases, due July 31, 2026, historical price $21.84 per case), the Texas HHSC IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at El Paso State Supported Living Center (prior period value $1.5 million, due July 13, 2026), and Fairfax County Public Schools IFB 2000004323 for Master Grocery K-12 term supply and delivery to 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens (due April 27, 2026). School districts consistently require Buy American compliance (minimum 51% domestic content for processed products), USDA commodity specifications, firm fixed pricing for multi-year terms, and weekly or scheduled delivery to multiple school sites. Vendors face standard requirements for general liability insurance ($1 million minimum), HACCP plans, E-Verify compliance, and debarment certification. The code shows active, recurrent procurement volume but little specificity to pinot noir grapes; business development focus should track the actual commodity mix — canned fruit, fresh produce, and institutional grocery staples — rather than the code name alone.