UNSPSC 50366305: Canned or jarred timperley early rhubarb

The variety of rhubarb known as timperley early rhubarb that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50366305 Canned or jarred Timperley early rhubarb is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, spans a much broader range of canned and jarred produce than the narrow code name suggests—in practice, state and local agencies are procuring canned fruits including applesauce, canned pears, and similar shelf-stable fruit products for institutional food service. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and state departments serving corrections, health and human services, and education; repeat buyers include the Oregon Department of Corrections and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, along with numerous K-12 school nutrition programs. Work solicited under this code consists of procurement of canned and jarred fruit products in bulk quantities, typically 1,900–4,700+ cases per contract, delivered FOB destination to central warehouses or distribution centers on fixed firm pricing with delivery in full truckloads. Products must meet USDA commodity or food-service specifications, carry minimum one-year shelf life, and comply with federal nutrition and food safety standards; state and local buyers often apply Buy American provisions requiring domestic processing content of 51 percent or greater for processed items.

Recent activity concentrates in Oregon, Texas, and Georgia. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 on July 10, 2026, requesting bids on canned applesauce (approximately 4,760 cases) due July 31, 2026, applying a combined 10 percent preference for Oregon goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders; the prior award to Robbins Sales was at $21.84 per case. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured supplemental food and consumable products including canned goods for state hospitals and supported living centers under IFB HHS0016792 (issued February 26, 2026, with response due February 23, 2026, extended by addendum) and IFB HHS0017449 (issued June 11, 2026, with proposals due July 13, 2026), covering 210+ line items with estimated historical value of $1.5 million annually. The Oregon Department of Corrections also issued ITB S2910000016975 on May 18, 2026, for canned applesauce (1,904 cases) due June 2, 2026, with a prior award at $21.827 per case. School districts including Douglas County (Georgia), Liberty County (Georgia), and Savannah-Chatham County (Georgia) solicited fresh produce and broader food supply contracts that often include canned fruit as component categories, though the recent opportunities block shows limited activity explicitly tagged to this Commodity code itself; most school nutrition contracts span fresh and processed items across broader procurement vehicles.