UNSPSC 50373200: Canned or jarred organic gooseberries

The type of organic fruit known as organic gooseberries that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50373200, Canned or jarred organic gooseberries, is a Class code with minimal recent state and local procurement activity under its exact scope; the opportunities posted show that state and local governments purchase a much broader range of shelf-stable and fresh food products for institutional food service, from school nutrition programs to correctional facilities to senior services centers, rather than organic gooseberries specifically. The work solicited includes canned fruits and applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce, processed proteins, dairy, grains, condiments, and consumables for cafeterias, prison kitchens, assisted-living facilities, and food-service operations at state institutions. Issuing bodies span county boards of education, state departments of corrections and health and human services, city school districts, counties, and municipalities. Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, and the State of Illinois appear as repeat buyers in recent quarters, soliciting quarterly or annual food and consumable contracts under standing IFB and RFP processes.

Geographic activity concentrates in the South and Southwest—Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Oregon, and Connecticut—with the most recent postings from Texas and Georgia institutions. Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) issuing an IWQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items with delivery by December 2026 (due October 19, 2026); Oregon Department of Corrections posting an ITB for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce at $21.84 per case historical pricing, with first delivery within 60 days (due July 31, 2026); Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing an IFB for supplemental food and consumables to state hospitals and living centers statewide with a potential three-year contract value of $4.5 million (due March 19, 2026); and Austin Independent School District requesting proposals for dried fruit bars and apple crisps under RFP (due July 16, 2026). Vendor qualification typically requires commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million per occurrence), USDA compliance, debarment verification, and Buy American certification for school lunch programs.