UNSPSC 50374443: Canned or jarred organic thornton oranges

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

UNSPSC 50374443 Canned or jarred organic thornton oranges is a Commodity code that in practice spans canned and jarred fruit products of all varieties procured by state and local food service operations, not organic thornton oranges specifically. State and local governments buy canned applesauce, canned pears, canned fruit, and related shelf-stable fruit products under this code to supply corrections facilities, state health agencies, school districts, and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show issuing bodies include the Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Education Agency (on behalf of school districts), state departments of health and human services, and independent school districts across multiple states. The scope of work centers on bulk canned fruit procurement for institutional cafeterias and food service distribution, with products meeting USDA commodity specifications, FDA/USDA food safety standards, specific shelf-life minimums, and nutritional requirements. Deliveries typically occur in full truckload quantities (40,000 pounds or more per load) to central warehouse or distribution facilities, with firm, fixed unit pricing quoted on an FOB destination basis including all transportation and fuel surcharges.

Geographic activity is heaviest in Texas, Oregon, and Georgia, with additional recent solicitations from Connecticut and Missouri. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026, with a historical award price of $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products (including canned fruit) for the El Paso State Supported Living Center due July 13, 2026, with historical spending of $1.5 million annually; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0016792 for supplemental food and consumables including canned goods for state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with a maximum potential contract value of $4,500,000 over three years. School districts and institutional food service buyers typically require Buy American compliance, minimum liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, HACCP plans or food safety certifications, and firm pricing for the contract term. Bidders should expect questions regarding shelf life, pack sizes, delivery logistics, and compliance with child nutrition program or institutional dietary standards.