UNSPSC 50371520: Canned or jarred organic earligold apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic earligold apples that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50371520 Canned or jarred organic earligold apples is a Commodity code covering shelf-stable, packaged apple products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service — specifically food supply for corrections facilities, state hospitals, school districts, senior services, and veterans' homes. The code sees steady but narrow use among state departments (corrections, health and human services), county school districts, and special-purpose state facilities. The scope of work under this code reflects generic institutional food procurement: canned applesauce and dried apple products appear in larger consolidated food-service RFPs and IFBs, where they compete alongside other shelf-stable proteins, vegetables, and prepared items rather than as standalone specialty procurements. Most recent solicitations bundle apple products into broader food commodity awards evaluated on unit price, delivery timeline, and compliance with USDA standards and Buy American provisions where applicable.

Recent activity clusters in the Southeast and West, driven by institutional users with repetitive seasonal or quarterly food-service needs. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple ITBs for canned fruit applesauce (approximately 1,900–4,760 cases per award, due dates May 18 and July 10, 2026, historical pricing around $21.83 per case), applying a combined 10 percent preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and resident bidders. Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued supplemental food-and-consumables IFBs covering applesauce and other shelf-stable items on a statewide basis (maximum potential value $4.5 million over three years, due March 19, 2026). Georgia, Illinois, Connecticut, and Ohio school districts and state agencies have solicited food commodities in broader RFPs and IFBs where apple products appear as line items within 100+ item catalogs; Austin Independent School District's June 2026 RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (due July 16, 2026) is one of few recent notices naming apple products by category. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia and Hancock County Board of Education sourced fresh produce and processed food items in June–October 2026 through informal written quotes and sealed bids. The code shows no significant set-asides or restrictions; Buy American provisions under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act apply to school district procurements, and some state agencies apply modest in-state or veteran-preference percentages. Award typically goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best-value vendor when delivery, compliance, and performance history are weighted.