UNSPSC 50374904: Canned or jarred organic arctic star nectarines

The variety of organic nectarines known as organic arctic star nectarines that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50374904 Canned or jarred organic arctic star nectarines (Commodity) represents a narrow product line within shelf-stable canned fruit procurement, though the recent opportunities block shows little activity directly targeting this specific variety. State and local governments buying under this code procure canned and jarred fruit products for institutional food service, primarily cafeteria and nutrition programs at schools, correctional facilities, state hospitals, and senior services centers. The issuing bodies span school districts, state departments of corrections and health services, county boards of education, and county social services agencies. Across recent solicitations, the actual buying activity centers on canned applesauce, mixed canned fruits, and other commodity fruits rather than the organic arctic star nectarines named in the code itself—suggesting either the code is a catch-all taxonomy designation for canned fruit categories, or nectarines specifically are rarely purchased through formal state and local channels. The scope includes products meeting USDA 2011 commodity specifications, packed in juice, water, or light syrup, with minimum one-year shelf life and compliance with FDA and USDA standards.

Recent procurement activity spans multiple states and issuing bodies. Oregon Department of Corrections posted two separate ITBs for canned applesauce in May and July 2026 (S2910000016975 and S2910000017453, both due by 9:00 a.m. PST on their respective closing dates), each spanning approximately 1,900 to 4,760 cases delivered FOB destination to Salem; the July ITB referenced a historical award price of $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales and applied Oregon preferences totaling up to 10 percent. Texas Department of Criminal Justice procured approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products including fruits under IFB 304T-26-300CF, with a May 4, 2026 response deadline and delivery to six TDCJ distribution centers statewide. Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted two solicitations—HHS0016792V2 in May 2026 (bid deadline March 19, 2026, with a $4.5 million potential three-year value) and HHS0017449 in June 2026 (IFB due July 11, 2026, with historical annual value of $1.5 million)—both covering food and consumable products for state hospitals and supported living centers. School districts and counties also procured canned and fresh fruit: Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia (fresh produce IFB, June 26, 2026 due date) and Austin Independent School District in Texas (dried fruit bars and apple crisps RFP, July 16, 2026 due date). Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Connecticut, and Illinois emerge as active jurisdictions. The code shows sporadic rather than concentrated activity; direct procurement of canned or jarred organic arctic star nectarines does not appear in the recent opportunities.