UNSPSC 50374421: Canned or jarred organic mediterranean mandarin oranges

The variety of organic mandarin oranges and tangerines known as organic mediterranean mandarin oranges that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50374421 Canned or jarred organic mediterranean mandarin oranges is a Commodity code that names a specific preserved-citrus product, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows minimal direct purchasing of the named commodity. The code appears in recent solicitations primarily as part of broad food-procurement efforts where packaged produce items are one among dozens of line items spanning proteins, dairy, grains, and other shelf-stable foods. State and local governments solicit canned and jarred fruits under this family through county boards of education, state health and human services departments, state departments of corrections, city education boards, and county community services divisions. Most recent opportunities do not isolate mandarin oranges as a standalone requirement; instead, they bundle preserved fruits—including applesauce, dried fruit bars, and broader canned-vegetable and canned-protein categories—into larger food-service contracts valued at $1.5 million to $4.5 million over one to three years. Award methodology focuses on lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best value based on per-unit pricing, compliance with USDA standards, and vendor performance history. Contracts typically require FOB destination delivery, minimum one-year shelf life, compliance with federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act standards, and commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 to $2 million per occurrence.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, Oregon, Texas, Illinois, and Connecticut, with the heaviest recent posting volume in Texas and Georgia. Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' October 2026 informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables and proteins due October 19, 2026; the Oregon Department of Corrections' July 2026 ITB for canned applesauce (approximately 4,760 cases) with a five percent Oregon goods preference and historical pricing near $21.84 per case; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's June 2026 IFB for supplemental food and consumables to state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, covering 210 line items across fresh, frozen, dry, and refrigerated categories with a three-year potential value of $4.5 million. School districts and county boards of education appear as repeat buyers, particularly for fresh produce and broader nutrition-center supply contracts. The code shows little recent activity specifically tied to mandarin oranges as a named line item; the commodity sits within larger food baskets rather than commanding standalone solicitations.