UNSPSC 50371536: Canned or jarred organic gravenstein apples

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

UNSPSC 50371536 Canned or jarred organic gravenstein apples is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of shelf-stable apple products for institutional food service, though recent opportunities reveal the actual buying encompasses a broader range of canned and jarred fruit products beyond gravenstein varieties alone. State and local governments soliciting under this code are primarily county boards of education, county social-services departments, state departments of corrections, state health and human services agencies, and school districts. Food service procurement at these bodies spans cafeteria operations, senior services programs, and correctional facilities. The issuing bodies mix county purchasing offices (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Hancock County Board of Education), state procurement offices (Oregon Department of Corrections, State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and independent school districts (Austin Independent School District, City of Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center), with state correctional and health agencies appearing as repeat buyers.

Recent activity concentrates in the South and Pacific Northwest. Oregon Department of Corrections posted two separate ITBs for canned fruit applesauce in May and July 2026, each for approximately 1,900–4,760 cases (40,000–952-case truck loads) delivered to Salem; pricing was historically around $21.84 per case. Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB in May 2026 for supplemental food and consumables including fresh, frozen, and canned fruits to state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with a three-year contract value not to exceed $4.5 million. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes (IWQ) in October 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables and proteins, due October 19, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education solicited fresh produce for the 2026–27 school year via IFB in June 2026, specifying over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties (Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, Ambrosia, Honey Crisp, Jazz), with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office posted multiple quarterly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (June and August 2026) under brand-specific and brand-or-equal specifications with weekly ordering. Pricing and delivery requirements typically call for FOB Destination with all freight prepaid, firm fixed pricing for contract terms, and delivery within 45–72 hours or as scheduled by institutional warehouse staff; most school and county food-service awards go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, while state health and corrections agencies emphasize best-value evaluation including vendor performance history and compliance with USDA grade and food safety standards.