UNSPSC 50372209: Canned or jarred organic nelson blueberries

The variety of organic blueberries known as organic nelson blueberries that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50372209 Canned or jarred organic nelson blueberries (Commodity) is purchased by state and local governments primarily as part of institutional food service procurement — school districts, correctional facilities, health and human services institutions, and senior services agencies source canned and jarred fruit products under this code as shelf-stable components of meal programs and food distribution operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring canned fruit applesauce, dried fruit products, and broader commodity food bundles that include canned and preserved fruits; the code sees activity from state departments of corrections and health services, county boards of education, independent school districts, and municipal nutrition centers. Issuing bodies span corrections facilities (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), state health and human services agencies (Texas HHSC, Illinois Veterans Home system), K–12 school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Austin ISD in Texas, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), and county senior services departments (Gwinnett County Department of Community Services in Georgia). Awards typically go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on unit pricing, with delivery to central distribution centers or multiple school and facility sites.

Recent activity concentrates in the South and Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple ITBs for canned applesauce (S2910000016975 in May 2026 for approximately 1,904 cases, ITB S-29100-00017453 in July 2026 for approximately 4,760 cases), with historical awards to vendors including MJ Kellner and Robbins Sales at pricing around $21.80–$21.84 per case and a 5% Oregon-goods preference applied. Texas solicitations include the TDCJ cafeteria food products IFB (304T26300CF, due May 4, 2026) covering 382 line items across five geographic warehouse areas, and the HHSC supplemental food and consumables procurement (HHS0016792V2, due March 19, 2026, maximum potential value $4.5 million over three years). Georgia and Connecticut school districts and senior services agencies issued RFQs and IFBs for fresh and shelf-stable produce (Hancock County RFP for fresh produce due June 26, 2026; Gwinnett County RFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of food items including canned vegetables and proteins, due October 19, 2026; Bridgeport commodities bid due June 26, 2026 covering 115 line items including fruit and vegetable products). Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy has posted multiple brand-specific and brand-or-equal weekly food order solicitations (quarterly contracts in June and August 2026). Buy American requirements apply across school district and USDA-funded programs, typically mandating 51 percent domestic content for processed products.