UNSPSC 50365610: Canned or jarred variegated pineapple

The variety of pineapples known as variegated pineapple that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50365610 Canned or jarred variegated pineapple is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure canned and jarred fruit products — primarily applesauce, pears, and other preserved fruit items — for institutional food service operations including correctional facilities, state supported living centers, hospitals, and school nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show the code captures a broader range of preserved fruit purchases than the nominal title suggests; the Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and school districts are actively sourcing canned applesauce, pears, and mixed fruit products under specifications that emphasize USDA commodity compliance, shelf life requirements (typically one year minimum), and delivery in bulk case quantities to central distribution centers or warehouse facilities. Issuing bodies span state departments of corrections and health services, county and municipal school districts, and independent school districts across multiple states; school nutrition programs represent the largest segment of recent activity, with districts from Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Virginia, Connecticut, and Oregon all posting opportunities for canned or preserved fruit items as part of broader food service contracts. Procurement vehicles include ITBs, RFPs, and IFBs, with responses typically due within two to four weeks of posting.

Recent activity concentrates in the South and Southwest — Texas (HHSC, Dallas ISD, Texas TDCJ), Georgia (Liberty County Schools, Savannah-Chatham schools, Hancock County Schools, Douglas County Schools), and Missouri (Rockwood R-VI Schools) show the heaviest volume — with secondary activity in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon Department of Corrections) and Mid-Atlantic (Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia; Bridgeport Board of Education, Connecticut). Representative recent solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026, with a historical award price of $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products (including canned fruits) for the El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026, with an estimated prior-period value of $1.5 million; and the Douglas County School System RFP 26-003 for food supply and distribution across 32 schools, due February 18, 2026, with an estimated annual expenditure of $9 million. Bidders must consistently meet Buy American Act requirements (51 percent domestic content for processed products where applicable), USDA commodity specifications, firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges, and delivery on FOB destination terms with all transportation prepaid.