UNSPSC 50371587: Canned or jarred organic tsugaru apples

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

UNSPSC 50371587 Canned or jarred organic tsugaru apples is a Commodity code that describes shelf-stable, packaged apple products purchased by state and local governments for food service operations—primarily school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, veterans' homes, senior services, and state health and human services institutions. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing canned applesauce, dried apple crisps, and fresh apple varieties as components of broader food procurement packages rather than as standalone items, with the code appearing in mixed commodity solicitations that bundle proteins, produce, dairy, and pantry staples. The issuing bodies span state corrections departments, state health and human services commissions, county boards of education, independent school districts, county senior services, and municipal school boards across multiple states. A representative pattern shows applesauce appearing in both dedicated single-item procurements (Oregon Department of Corrections ITBs for canned applesauce in specific quantities and specifications) and as line items within large-volume mixed-commodity food service contracts (Texas HHSC, Texas TDCJ, Bridgeport Board of Education nutrition centers). These are typically IFB, ITB, or RFP vehicles with response windows of one to three weeks.

Recent activity concentrates in Oregon, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple ITBs for canned applesauce (1,900–4,760 cases per solicitation), with historical awards at approximately $21.83–$21.84 per case and delivery to the Central Distribution Center in Salem. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued large supplemental food and consumable procurement packages (210+ line items, up to $4.5 million over three years) serving state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with applesauce included as a commodity within broader fresh and shelf-stable food categories. Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy has posted multiple quarterly food service contracts (both brand-specific and brand-or-equal basis) with weekly ordering. Austin Independent School District solicited dried apple crisps and fruit bars for food service delivery to central warehouse (RFP 27RFP004, due July 16, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) procured fresh produce including multiple apple varieties for 2026–27 school year (IFB due June 26, 2026). These procurements typically require FOB Destination delivery, firm fixed pricing, compliance with USDA commodity or food standards, insurance documentation, and responsive adherence to brand-specific or brand-or-equal product specifications with 24–72 hour fulfillment timelines common in institutional food service.