UNSPSC 50365406: Canned or jarred beth pears

The variety of pears known as beth pears that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50365406 Canned or jarred beth pears, a Commodity code, encompasses shelf-stable canned and jarred fruit products that state and local governments procure for food service operations across correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, school districts, county senior services, and veterans' homes. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local agencies purchasing canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce, and broader shelf-stable food staples—reflecting procurement activity that spans beyond the specific "beth pears" nomenclature to general canned and jarred fruit categories used in institutional food service. The issuing bodies include state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois, State of Georgia), county boards of education (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Gwinnett County in Georgia), independent school districts (Austin Independent School District in Texas), municipal governments (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut), and state-supported institutional providers (Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy, Texas state hospitals and living centers). State corrections agencies and state-supported living centers appear as repeat buyers across the recent opportunities.

Recent activity spans Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Connecticut. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections issuing ITB S2910000017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (bids due July 31, 2026) with historical pricing at $21.84 per case and a 10 percent combined Oregon-goods and resident-bidder preference; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center (proposals due July 13, 2026) with a prior-period historical value of $1.5 million; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requesting informal written quotes under IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins and vegetables (quotes due October 19, 2026); and Austin Independent School District issuing RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service (proposals due July 16, 2026). Delivery is typically FOB destination with inside delivery required, firm fixed pricing, and compliance with Buy American provisions, USDA standards, and federal food safety regulations where applicable.