UNSPSC 50373647: Canned or jarred organic ruby cabernet grapes

The variety of organic wine grapes known as organic ruby cabernet grapes that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50373647 Canned or jarred organic ruby cabernet grapes is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of shelf-stable fruit products and food items for institutional food service operations, though recent solicitation activity under this specific code shows minimal direct demand. The issuing bodies purchasing food commodities under related codes span county boards of education, state departments of corrections and health services, municipal school districts, and state agencies. Institutions including senior services centers, state correctional facilities, state supported living centers, veterans' homes, and school nutrition programs represent the primary customer base. Work solicited includes bulk procurement of canned and preserved fruits, applesauce, dried fruit products, fresh produce, and broader food commodity bundles for cafeteria and food service delivery. The geographic spread of recent activity includes Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, and Connecticut, with concentration in states operating large institutional food service systems across corrections, education, and health and human services portfolios.

Representative recent opportunities illustrate the scope: Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an IFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins and vegetables, due October 19, 2026, for delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center; Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITBs for canned applesauce (approximately 4,760 and 1,904 cases in separate procurements) with historical pricing near $21.83 per case and a 10 percent Oregon preference; Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB for supplemental food and consumables with 210 line items spanning fresh, frozen, and preserved products valued at up to $4.5 million over three years for state hospitals and supported living centers; and the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases requested bids on 115 line items of commodities for the school nutrition center under the Buy American provision, with delivery to the Thomas E. Carroll Nutrition Center and a June 26, 2026 submission deadline. Pricing is typically firm fixed for the initial contract term, with awards made to the lowest responsive bidder or on a best-value basis when specified, and delivery terms are consistently FOB destination with prepaid freight.