UNSPSC 50374300: Canned or jarred organic loquats

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

UNSPSC 50374300 Canned or jarred organic loquats is a Class code describing preserved organic stone fruit products; in practice, state and local governments procure canned and jarred fruit under this code far more broadly than the nominal taxonomy suggests, with recent solicitations spanning canned applesauce, canned pears, dried fruit bars, and mixed dried fruit products for institutional food service—particularly school districts, state departments of corrections, state health and human services agencies, and state-operated living centers. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections, state health and human services commissions, independent school districts, county boards of education, and state-operated facility services, with school nutrition programs representing the dominant buyer segment across multiple states. The code sees active competitive procurement across Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, Illinois, Missouri, and other states, with pricing commonly tied to USDA commodity specifications and bid awards made on firm fixed-price, FOB-destination terms with transportation prepaid by the contractor. Bidders frequently encounter Buy American Act compliance requirements, USDA grade and nutrition standards, prevailing wage provisions in some jurisdictions, and preference programs including Oregon goods preferences, HUB subcontracting considerations in Texas, and minority and women-owned business enterprise eligibility documentation.

Recent representative opportunities reflect institutional food service scale and competitive intensity. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 on July 10, 2026, for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (historical price $21.84 per case) with bids due July 31, 2026, applying a combined 10 percent preference for Oregon goods and Oregon-based bidders. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0016792 for 210 line items of supplemental food and consumable products for state hospitals and state supported living centers statewide, with an estimated contract value of $4.5 million over three years and a response deadline of March 19, 2026 (later extended). Austin Independent School District issued RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps with proposals due July 16, 2026. The Douglas County School System in Georgia, through the GEC Buying Cooperative, issued RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs spanning 30 school districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, proposals due March 4, 2026. Bidders must navigate firm fixed pricing requirements, delivery to multiple school locations or distribution centers, compliance with nutritional standards including whole grain and artificial-ingredient restrictions, maintenance of $1 million to $2 million general liability insurance with the purchasing agency named as additional insured, and E-Verify and debarment certification. School district contracts commonly include renewal options for two to four additional years and payment terms ranging from Net 30 to Net 45 days; state agency contracts often require quarterly reporting by line item and facility.