UNSPSC 50364300: Canned or jarred loquats

The type of fruit known as loquats that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50364300 Canned or jarred loquats is a Class code with limited recent procurement activity; state and local governments soliciting under this code are actually purchasing canned and jarred fruit products—applesauce, pears, and other preserved fruits—for institutional food service rather than loquats specifically. The code sees activity from school districts, state departments of corrections, state health and human services agencies, and county boards of education across multiple states. Work under this code consists of procuring bulk canned and jarred fruit products delivered to central distribution centers, food service warehouses, and nutrition facilities serving institutional populations including incarcerated individuals, students, and residents of state-supported living centers. Solicitations are posted as ITBs and RFPs with firm fixed pricing on a per-case or per-unit basis; products must meet USDA commodity specifications, maintain minimum shelf life guarantees (typically one year), and comply with FDA and USDA standards for food safety and quality. Delivery occurs on FOB destination terms with all transportation charges prepaid by the contractor, and minimum commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence is standard.

Recent opportunities span Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Connecticut, and Missouri, with the Oregon Department of Corrections and Texas Health and Human Services Commission appearing as repeat buyers. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 on July 10, 2026, for canned applesauce with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, seeking 4,760 cases in five truckloads at an estimated $21.84 per case, with Oregon goods and resident bidder preferences of 5 percent each. Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 on June 11, 2026, with a due date of July 13, 2026, for food and consumable products including canned fruits for the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical contract value of $1.5 million annually and automatic renewal through August 31, 2028. School districts including Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) solicit fresh produce and prepared food items, though the code shows limited direct overlap with loquat or canned-fruit-specific procurement—most recent activity targets applesauce, dried fruits, and fresh produce for school nutrition programs rather than the nominal commodity.