UNSPSC 50371595: Canned or jarred organic worcester apples

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

UNSPSC 50371595 Canned or jarred organic worcester apples (Commodity) covers shelf-stable canned and jarred apple products that state and local governments procure for food service operations serving corrections, schools, senior programs, and state health facilities. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring applesauce in bulk (both branded and brand-or-equal specifications), along with mixed fresh and processed apple varieties for school nutrition programs. The code draws solicitations from state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, county boards of education, school districts, and senior services programs. Counties and states dominate the buyer base, with repeat activity from the Oregon Department of Corrections and the State of Illinois purchasing for veterans homes and state facilities.

Geographic activity clusters in Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, and Texas, with single recent opportunities in Connecticut and Arizona. 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 delivery to Salem at $21.84 historical unit pricing and a 10 percent Oregon preference applied; the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office RFP 27497DVAQUINCB53752 for weekly food orders (brand-or-equal) at the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy due August 24, 2026; and Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce including multiple apple varieties for school year 2026–27, due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school sites and a Buy American requirement of 51 percent domestic content. The Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps closed July 16, 2026. Most solicitations impose Buy American provisions, require FOB Destination delivery with prepaid freight, specify USDA compliance, demand commercial general liability insurance ($1 million is common), and award on lowest responsive bidder or best value criteria.